can someone make a proxy that can get past the schools firewalls?

Answer 1

I work as the network administrator for a school district in Virginia. It would appear that you are confused about different network security devices. A real firewall, such as a Cisco Pix, you cannot bypass whatsoever by any kind of proxy server: network traffic is physically forced through the box and will not be affected by anything you do with your browser.

You seem to be referring to some kind of web content engine, that will filter certain websites based on various criteria. In my district, once again we force our traffic through this box, so at least in our case, you would not be able to bypass it no matter what you did. This may also be the case in your own district.

If your school district's internet traffic is managed properly, you won't be able to get around it by simply changing Internet Explorer or Firefox options, unfortunately (from your perspective) or fortunately (from mine and my colleages'!). I would suggest you simply ask to learn more about your district's network setup. I know that I am very glad to explain to students so that they have a better understanding of how things work. But know this, unless your district is really doing something wrong, they can and will be aware of most of the "bad stuff" you can think of to try. I don't always act on it, but I receive a list of each computer with lots of information (such as time, length of visit, number of attempts, whether it's pornographic, so on) each time someone tries to do something like go to a blocked website. I imagine your districts' administrator(s) can do the same. If they see you get blocked, they probably won't even say anything, but if you start hitting open proxy servers, even if you fail to bypass their filter, they might come after you to have a little talk.

Answer 2

Those firewalls are there to protect you from doing things that dont need to be done.. like myspace and play games and go to porn sites... Here is a Tip: go ahead and use a proxy.. guess what.. not only like the other guy said.. but that proxy.. can steal your login information and everything else you put through it. I'm sure you wouldnt want to loose your myspace hi5 or other sites would you?

Your there to learn, so go to class, and if your really talking about a collage, then your joking right?

Jon Ellender Sr. Tech.
Texas Tech Services
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Answer 3

you need a proxy website for most firewalls and you relizes hes asking how to get past the firewall not the consequenses of doing so

Answer 4

Here we go again..all you newbie teenagers asking how to get past School blocks so you can play. Are my tax dollars to pay for you to goof off at School??

Your School's IT department monitors all PC activities. They know what you type, what you click on etc. They even know what you just asked here at Yahoo answers.
If you try a proxy or vtunnel or any other methods to bypass their filters, you will get into trouble, guaranteed. Explain that one to your parents when you get suspended or even expelled for violating School internet security policies.

Do you personal computer playtime and myspace crap at home on your OWN PC

Answer 5

http://www.unblockthis.com/

Answer 6

www.spidersneak.com