How to use torrents and how to open blocked websites in IIT Kharagpur using Inside LAN

Article-1:

To Open Blocked Websites in IIT KGP (IIT Kharagpur) follow the steps & screenshots:

STEP-1

Open DC++ and download Vidalia Bundle

STEP-2

Open Vidalia folder in the Vidalia Bundle

STEP-3

Open Vidalia.exe in the folder

STEP-4

A Vidalia Control Panel window opens up

STEP-5

Click on settings in the Vidalia Control Panel

Start Vidalia when my computer starts: Uncheck

Start the tor software when vidalia starts: check

STEP-6

I use a proxy to access the internet: check

Address: 10.3.100.207 or 10.3.100.208

Port: 8080

Type: HTTP/HTTPS

My firewall only lets me connect to certain ports: check

Allowed ports: 8080,443

My ISP blocks connections to the tor network: uncheck

STEP-7

Go to Advanced tab

Use TCP connection: check

Address: 127.0.0.1 : 9051

Randomly generate: check

Click on OK

STEP-8

Tor connects to the network as shown

STEP-9

Go to google chrome browser

Then to tools >>> Extensions

STEP-10

Go to 'Get more  extensions'

STEP-11

Search for 'proxy switchysharp' in chrome webstore

And press enter

STEP-12

Go to 'VPN.S HTTP Proxy' extension

STEP-13

Add the extension to browser

STEP-14

Extension adds to browser

Don't download VPNSecure Servers

STEP-15

Set the settings as shown

Profile Name: [TOR]

Manual Configuration: Checked

SOCKS Host: 127.0.0.1 Port: 8080

SOCKS V5: Checked

STEP-16

Save the settings

STEP-17

Click on the vpn extension

When it is in System Proxy, blocked websites cannot be opened

STEP-18

When clicked on [TOR], blocked websites can be opened

You are done!

Article-2:

To use torrents in IIT KGP (IIT Kharagpur) follow the steps & screenshots:

STEP-1

Open DC++ and download Vidalia Bundle

STEP-2

Open Vidalia folder in the Vidalia Bundle

STEP-3

Open Vidalia.exe in the folder

STEP-4

A Vidalia Control Panel window opens up

STEP-5

Click on settings in the Vidalia Control Panel

Start Vidalia when my computer starts: Uncheck

Start the tor software when vidalia starts: check

STEP-6

I use a proxy to access the internet: check

Address: 10.3.100.207 or 10.3.100.208

Port: 8080

Type: HTTP/HTTPS

My firewall only lets me connect to certain ports: check

Allowed ports: 8080,443

My ISP blocks connections to the tor network: uncheck

STEP-7

Go to Advanced tab

Use TCP connection: check

Address: 127.0.0.1 : 9051

Randomly generate: check

Click on OK

STEP-8

Tor connects to the network as shown

STEP-9

Install utorrent or vuze

Go to Preferences

STEP-10

Keep the settings as shown in screenshots

Now, you can use torrents and download files using torrent at great speeds!

These are the latest updated settings (July 2014) tested with all latest softwares and also with both WiFi and LAN.

If you still have any problems regarding the connection, please comment below and get suggestions in 24 hours.

FAQ

Q1) 

The torrents are not working,... Copied all the settings in Utorrent,... When clicked on "Bundles" in the left column in Utorrent shows blocked ,.. Please check if torrents are still working,.. :( Tor is working fine,.. 

Asked by Crimson Dragon7 August 2014 09:25

Reply: 

Do not use Bundles. Use torrents in the left side. These settings are intended to download files using torrents and not for bundle usage.

Q2)

I followed the steps written in article 1 but am unable to connect to internet using the VPN.S extension. It says "Unable to connect to the proxy server".

Asked by Anonymous19 August 2014 07:23

Reply:

First install vidalia and run it. Then use the VPN.S extension.

Q3)

i applied same settings as shown in screenshots but its says check settings when i click ok button.

Asked by Nitish15 August 2015 03:44

Reply:

There may be following reasons for connection problems
1) Check the time/date of your laptop/pc. It must be according to Indian Standard Time (IST) (i.e. GMT+5.30)
2) Check firewall in computer. Allow vidalia and tor in firewall
3) Check the proxy settings of your computer as well carefully
4) Do not use multiple Tor or Vidalia softwares
5) Download and install correct, proper vidalia bundle from DC or internet.
6) Remove other setup internet connections like Broaodband connection, dongle/modem connection to your computer. Because of this reason, Tor/Vidalia may not work in some computers immediately after holidays.