Port of the GNU HTTP TUNNEL to S60 : lack of UI

[nono240]

Hi there !

I sucessfully ported the GNU HTTP TUNNEL to S60, but since it was a console application, there's an evident lack of UI... For instance, I use epoc32.start as command line, but i'm searching a Python enthusiast to wrote a little UI


You could find the story, binaries, and sources on my blog :
http://www.myboyfriendisageek.com/20...tp-tunnel-s60/

Anyone ?

[nokia_e70]

I sucessfully ported the GNU HTTP TUNNEL

So this is what You use to overcome Your provider's limit to connections on port 80 ? But then, You also need to have a server running on a computer on the internet (also with an "unlimited data plan") ? Or is there a public proxy server to use ?

Oh and besides, how to utilize this on the client side ? I mean, how do the internet-capable appliations use the tunnel ? Is it transparent (and how) ?

[miohtama]

Oh and besides, how to utilize this on the client side ? I mean, how do the internet-capable appliations use the tunnel ? Is it transparent (and how) ?

Public proxy server is needed. Nokia provides public proxy server in Mobile Web server project, but that server uses proprietary tunneling protocol and is tied to Nokia's service.

This kind of channel would be useful for applications who wish to notify phone from Internet. If the tunnel code is generic enough (has autorestart, timeout, battery saving, etc. features) the user-land applications can easily utilize it and push stuff to the phone.

[nono240]

You also need to have a server running on a computer on the internet (also with an "unlimited data plan") ?

You're true. You need to run the server on your workstation (connected to the internet of course).

On client side, you specify the local port to listen on (let's say 5900 for VNC service), destination host and port. You can then connect to 127.0.0.1:5900 on your phone, and all traffic will be redirected through the tunnel to your workstation, and then to the destination/port you specified.

All is detailed on my page.

[DWizzy]

I applaud you on this application and the willingness to let someone else work on the GUI. Unfortunately, I am not that someone.

I hope your website comes back online soon, as what I have seen so far (through Google's cache) seems promising!

[nono240]

I hope your website comes back online soon, as what I have seen so far (through Google's cache) seems promising!

Thanks for reporting the "deface". I'll restore asap

[plici_stephane_t]

Hello,
I have problem on my nokia n95 8go with your software.
when i run the python GUI program, i have got a system error.
Then, i search and attempt to use command line to launch the httptunnel.
I haven’t found any command line for Symbian S60 3rnd edition.
Our problem can be linked to this ?
Have you any help to let me continue to make your program working on our N95 8go ?

I am a French developer, i can help you and make tests if you need it.

Or anyone can help me ?
I don't understand how nono can have a command line on his phone, is it possible on S60 3nd edition ?

I want to use it because i think i will have error messages and can help for debug.

Stéphane,

[nono240]

I don't have any console ! First, I used the e32.start_exe() function from Python to pass arguments.
Now, a python GUI is available, but according to some people (including you), there's a problem with N95 ? I've to investigate...
I sent to you the script 'as is' (without installer). Let me know.

[plici_stephane_t]

In the GUI the problem is near the "import ... threading".
When i delete it, the script progress, but an error occur when you use this object. (normal)

To your blog, you must correct :
import epoc32
# Start tunnel, listening on local port 25,
# remotely forward to gmail POP service through the tunnel
epoc32.start(‘htc60.exe’,‘-C -D2 -F 25,pop.gmail.com:25′
‘myserver.dyndns.org:80′)
[doesn't work for me]
but this work (seems to work...)
import e32
# Start tunnel, listening on local port 25,
# remotely forward to gmail POP service through the tunnel
e32.start(‘htc60.exe’,'-C -D2 -F 25,pop.gmail.com:25
myserver.dyndns.org:80′)
[no python error]