Administrative and Maintenance Tools - Proxy to Real IP Conversion

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This hack makes the forum always use the members real ip when a proxy is detected, meaning that all existing ip functions should continue to work, basically ignoring the proxy server (other than recording it's presence).

i.e.

* The real ip (or host) is displayed in the who's online page.
* The real and proxy server ip's are accesible for each post, the button is red for members using a proxy server.
* The real ip is searchable in the admin/mod cp (but not the proxy ip).
* The real ip can be banned by admins.

etc etc ......

Note: Obviously this hack relies on the proxy server passing the correct http variables to allow detection.

If a proxy is detected, then a red ip icon is displayed instead of the standard one. This mod will also detect if the ipinfo hack is installed and adjust itself to call the ipinfo code.


History:

v2.20 : Updated for vb 3.6. IP Info detection added.
v2.21 : Dependancies updated for 3.6.0 Gold.
v2.22 : Updated for Version Checking.
v2.23 : Fixed bug causing wrong ip in WOL display.
v2.24 : Rewritten slightly to fix a minor issue with spiders.
v2.25 : Updated for changes in vB 3.6.4.


Remember that this modification involves changes to the class_core.php file - if you upgrade your vbulletin, you must reapply those changes.

Please do not post asking why this does not work with some proxy servers, the answer is already in the notes above, and also in Post #160.

[peterpigman]

I have done everything it said and it doesn't appear to be working. Tried it with a few proxies and nothing different.

[Greek76]

Same here I dont think its working either. I even know a few individuals who are using proxies and nothing seems to happen.

[Paul M]

It works fine.

This has been covered many times in the thread - please actually read the description, it's there for a reason.

This hack makes the forum always use the members real ip when a proxy is detected ....
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Note: Obviously this hack relies on the proxy server passing the correct http variables to allow detection.

[snapplekid13]

When it says find:

// fetch client IP address
$registry->ipaddress = $this->fetch_ip();
define('IPADDRESS', $registry->ipaddress);

// attempt to fetch IP address from behind proxies - useful, but don't rely on it...
$registry->alt_ip = $this->fetch_alt_ip();
define('ALT_IP', $registry->alt_ip);

I can't find it in the class_core.php

[Paul M]

Look harder (or get a decent text editor).

They are at about line 1565.

[ZombieAndy]

Can you tell me the info i need to add say a box, showing the proxy IP if detected to the IPinfo screen?

[Paul M]

I cannot tell you how to edit someone elses product.

[ZombieAndy]

im not asking that, im asking for the phrase that this hack calls up or any other infomation i would need to make the appropriate edit myself

[Paul M]

The proxy ip (if it exists) is stored in the post table field 'proxyip' - so in the normal $post array it would be $post['proxyip'].

[KipLarson]

Say I have a member that keeps coming back after getting banned through various proxies... is there a way to prevent proxies from even being allowed to view the site?

If it is possible, would you recommend against it? Or is there some other way to get rid of the member?