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Blocked from AGN

20 replies · 3,967 views · Started 14 September 2006

rocksfan13 14 Sep 2006, 21:49

Well, it's official. They have blocked AGN where I work. I logged on today and BAM a big ole' ACCESS DENIED screen came up.

So, needless to say you won't see me on as much. I'm not saying I'm leaving, just won't be on during the day anymore. Only at night and on the weekeands. This couldn't have come a worse time.

Anyway..... See you guys around. When I can.

Thanks to elise for submitting the things that I have found while I was at work.

Beldaran 15 Sep 2006, 03:35

Internet Options --> Connections --> Lan Settings

Uncheck "Automatically Detect Settings" and "Use a Proxy Server for Your LAN"

They tried to block me from work over the summer, but I just changed those settings and could access anything I wanted.

Starkist 15 Sep 2006, 04:35

Beldaran wrote:Internet Options --> Connections --> Lan Settings

Uncheck "Automatically Detect Settings" and "Use a Proxy Server for Your LAN"

They tried to block me from work over the summer, but I just changed those settings and could access anything I wanted.

That is like putting a plate of cookies in the middle of a kindergarten classroom and putting a paper towel over them, hoping it will keep them out.

The smart people aren't working in IT, they're messing with what IT does.

Beldaran 15 Sep 2006, 05:03

Yeah, the guy who ran network security was an intern and we all just sort of chuckled at the "security measures" taken to keep us off of certain websites.

Archibaldo 15 Sep 2006, 14:20

Ah yes the glorious power of proxy's. At my high school, every one had thier own laptop(given to them by the school) and the whole school had wireless connection where ever you went. Each class room had an airport. What is the point of my story you may ask? Well, with unlimited internet usage during class, kids were visiting sites that were 'forbidden'. It started out as just internet chat sites, then the administrator started looking at the 'history' file on each computer(the staff could acess any students computer with their computer) and started to block the most popular sites. After that, it went to any sites that had any thing involving the ability to play games. Hence forth, Penny Arcade was bocked, even though I'm 100% positive that I was the only student visiting that site.

Now for my point. The proxy browsers work wonders. The one I used the most was anonymouse.com or something. It's been a while.

AtmaWeapon 15 Sep 2006, 15:12

Um if they observed a high enough rate of access to internet forums to justify blocking a single site through their proxy, it may be a bad idea to use further proxies to get around this access.

Obviously they want you working and not posting and this is a beginning step in the escalation of a problem. Knowingly and willingly defeating this access denial mechanism is pretty much a fast track to discipline at all the places I have worked.

Not saying don't do it, but choose wisely.

ZTC 15 Sep 2006, 15:46

proxies are your friend

but... it might be a good idea to lay low for awhile before you start messing with that stuff :shrug:

rocksfan13 15 Sep 2006, 23:02

Yes guys, they are all blocked.

Just have to wait till I get home to see y'all that's all. I did try though. Thanks for all your support.

Technowiz 24 Sep 2006, 02:59

Hey ROCKSFAN13 sorry I haven't talked to you in the while. sorry about the work thing same thing happened to me earlier. I can't wait till you finish links retirement. Tell me when you're done so i can play. stay cool 😎 man don't let your boss get to you.