You can use the IRC Client mIRC
We recommend you to mIRC, since you have this program already has a built-in option to use a Proxy Server. You get the Software as a 30-day trial version from CHIP.
IRC Client mIRC for proxies
What you should know about DCC and Server
First of all, you should bring in experience, whether or not the chosen proxy server DCC supports. In the case of a Direct Client-to-Client connection, you have the opportunity to connect directly with a chat partner, if you want to lead, for example, a private conversation.
- Tip: If your proxy server may not act as an intermediary by means of DCC, you should note that your chat can find to partner with the NETSTAT command your unencrypted IP address.
- Select the appropriate Option in the "Proxy"tab under "Connection".
mIRC-Option DCC
Enter the connection data
In the last step, you still need the Information, which Protocol your proxy server (mIRC offers Socks4, Socks5, and HTTP), but its exact network address and Port. Your network server user name and password is required, you can specify this as an option also.
- Probably is that you have to try several Proxy addresses, if you are using a public Server. Many IRC networks not to use technical verification mechanisms, in order to Proxy-allow users not only in.
- Tip: to chat anonymously and connecting as comfortable as possible, it might be a so-called Bouncer for you. He acts as a permanent Proxy that can only benefit you.
Input the Proxy address
This manual was created with the mIRC version 7.32. Why the proxy server needs and what benefits you bring, we will show you in a further practical tip.
