Advanced Usage

Connecting through external HTTP proxy

Normally, GPass encrypts your network packets, wrap them as if they are normal web browsing traffic, and sends them through the normal http port (tcp 80). But in some environment, such as some corporations or schools, http traffic for web browsing must go through a designated http proxy. For such cases, you can enter the proxy parameters into GPass through its Options menu. In addition, if you already have the proxy parameters set in Internet Explorer, GPass automatically detects and uses them.

Proxy services

Normally, GPass runs in automatic mode, i.e., applications started from GPass are automatically routed through GPass. However, GPass also runs as a local proxy. If some applications do not run well inside GPass, you can manually configure those applications to run through the GPass local proxy.

The port number of the local proxy is indicated in the GPass status bar. When you move your mouse to the GPass tray icon, you will also see its proxy port number.

There are three types of proxies bundled into the same port. (In the following examples, we assume the port number to be 8000, but it can be different on your computer.)

• Easy web (CGI proxy) - Visit http://localhost:8000, and you should see the GPass homepage, with a URL input box at the top. You can visit another website by typing its address into the URL input box.

• HTTP proxy - You can set localhost:8000 as proxy in your browser (e.g., Internet Explorer or Firefox).

• Socks proxy - If your Internet application (such as some instant messenger software) requires or supports socks proxy, you can use localhost:8000. Refer to the manual of your particular application on how to set up socks proxy in it.