Administrative and Maintenance Tools - Proxy to Real IP Conversion

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This modification has been withdrawn.
vBulletin 4.0.x and 4.1.x are no longer supported.

For vBulletin 4.2.x please use the built in reverse proxy detection.
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This hack makes the forum always use the members real ip if 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).

For example ;

* The real ip 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.

Note: This hack relies on the proxy server passing the correct http variables to allow detection.
If they are not passed then detection will not work. By definition, annonymous proxies do not pass on these variables.

If a proxy is detected, then a red ip icon is displayed instead of the standard one.

To install, download and unzip the files and follow the instructions in the text file.

This modification involves changes to the class_core.php file - if you upgrade your vbulletin, you must reapply those changes.
If you forget these edits, the modification will continue to work for forum posts only (v4.0.4 +).


History:

v4.0.1 : 02-Jan-2010 : Initial release for vb 4.0.0 Gold.
v4.0.2 : 04-Jan-2010 : Added check for invalid alt ip address.
v4.0.3 : 13-Jan-2010 : Minor change to cope better when people forget the class_core file edits.
v4.0.4 : 15-Jan-2010 : Further changes to process forum posts when people forget the class_core file edits.
v4.0.5 : 20-Feb-2010 : Internal update, not released.
v4.0.6 : 27-Feb-2010 : Style code updates for vB 4.0.2.
v4.0.7 : 30-Oct-2010 : Style code updated to work when css stored as files.

v4.1.0 : 04-Dec-2010 : Updated for vBulletin 4.1.x

v4.1.7.0 : 16-Oct-2011 : Updated for vBulletin 4.1.7.
v4.1.8.0 : 18-Nov-2011 : Updated for vBulletin 4.1.8.

v4.2.0.0 : 24-May-2012 : Updated for vBulletin 4.2.0.
v4.2.0.1 : 02-Jan-2015 : Updated for Cloudflare Changes.

[mmacrypt]

Ok, I got it installed and think it's installed correctly. I will keep an eye for anybody using a Proxy to visit my site. From what I understand, everything should look he same until somebody goes through a Proxy.

[goran424]

It doesn't cover Anonymizer, most popular IP proxy generator .....too bad.

[martinmathews21]

What am i doing wrong?.
I installed it and made the mods to the file but as soon as i do everything appears blank.
I am running 4.0.2.

[Paul M]

You must have made a mistake in your edit.

[martinmathews21]

Thats what i thought to ...
I deleted all the original code and added what was in there.
As soon as i add it goes blank.
I did it twice.
I shouldnt need to modify my styles or anything ?.
I am just using the default vb4
So its supposed to be compatible with 4.0.2 i am just doing something wrong.

[Paul M]

It works with any 4.0 version from 4.02 onwards.

No style edits are required.

Are you using a proper text editor, like notepad ?

Edit: Note you can also run it without the file edits, but it will only work for posts, not elsewhere on the forum.

[KissOfDeath]

So if you banned an ip address then that same ip address came through on a proxy would it ban the person or just detect that they were using a proxy?

[bflop]

I just installed this on 4.0.3 and it doesn't seem to be working. Will an updated version be available? Thanks.

[Paul M]

This works fine on 4.0.3 so no, an update wont be available.

[bflop]

My apologies Paul, apparently I was having a caching issue that prevented me from seeing the changes. I now see that all works well. Thank you for your work on this add-on.