1. Introduction
Thanks to YiQi, we confirmed that tmnet is blocking bittorrent based on user-agents. So if you change the user agent, you will be able to connect to trackers. We can achieve this by using a proxy server which allows use to change the HTTP header.

Sounds complex? Well it isn't really. I went around looking for proxy servers for windows which can do this for free (no need for cracks and shit). I came across PAW, I've tested it and it works THIS WILL NOT SOLVE THE THROTTLING PROBLEM. It only allows you to connect to the tracker, a slow download is better than no download

2. Installation & Setup

2.1 PAW
Perform the following steps

• Download the "paw_release_0.27.zip" zip file. .
  Mirror 1: Rapidshare
  
• unzip it to wherever you like
• run "startServer.bat"

Now you got the proxy server running.


2.2 Proxomitron
Alternatively, you can use another software called proxomitron. To set it up, follow the instructions here. Thanks to newbieockids for the alternative method.

3. Configuration

3.1 Proxy Server
If you want to change the port number, go to "conf/server.xml". You can change the username and password there too (recommended).

For those of you who downloaded paw from sourceforge, you will need to edit a file before it will work. run "startGUI.bat". This will load the admin GUI. Then edit according to the following screenshot:



If editing through the GUI doesn't work for you, go to "conf/headers-request". The file doesn't have an extension, open it with notepad or any text editor. And edit according to the screenshot above.

Here's a list of possible user-agents to use:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_agent_string#Browsers

3.2 Bittorrent Client
So now to configure your bittorrent client.

server: localhost
port: 8080 (default)

I'll show you a screenshot of utorrent's configuration.


4. Conclusion
And now you should be able to connect to trackers Remember, this DOES NOT improve your download speed, it just enables you to connect to trackers.

5. Problems & Solutions

1. Can't run startServer.bat, it automatically closes!
   Your JAVA version might be outdated or broken. Go download the latest JAVA version and try again.
   
2. Getting error 404 proxy offline
   Try restarting your client. It worked for LEVIATHAN. If you're still getting the error, we'll try to find the problem.
   
3. Getting error 500
   Try downloading the torrent file again. If that doesn't work, set a user-agent instead of leaving it blank. The instructions are given above.

Edit: updated download file, since the attachment is corrupted.
Edit2: Thx to MX510 for putting up a rapidshare link. Also fixed the layout of the first post.

This post has been edited by silverhawk: Jan 21 2007, 08:37 PM

Wow..Sounds promising. Gotta head back home and attempt it. Pray hard it will work.
Thanks silverhawk

This post has been edited by weilik: Jan 18 2007, 01:37 PM

Urm... the zip file is corrupted, "unexpected end of archive".

But nevermind, I downloaded it from sourceforge. It doesn't work. Any settings you changed in PAW?

Thanks Silverhawk,

Any more tips for setting it up, got HTTP error 500

run "startGUI.bat" (server must be running)
in the left panel, click on files -> headers-request

you will see a few "#user-agent: blablabla"
make one of them
"user-agent: ";

this makes it empty, and thus removed from the HTTP request header. You can put anyname you like "user-agent: d3x".

edit: updated the download file. Used my own server instead of LYNs.

This post has been edited by silverhawk: Jan 18 2007, 02:01 PM

Yeah, a solution!! But, I need to go home and try~ BTW, sorry to ask..I can download BT but only from local seeders/peers..so after doing all these, does this mean I can connect to international peers and seeders? If yes, then silverhawk...u r the MAN!! Thanks!!

If I'm not mistaken, you could always connect to international peers/seeders. The block was on the tracker. Since i had a few torrents where i was connected to the peers but not the tracker.

You need to connect to the tracker or you wont be able to get an updated peer/seeder list. This method allows you to connect to the international trackers.

Ah~ Yeah, i understand now! Currently I'm using utorrent n bitcomet to download..my utorrent can connect to trackers n download from local seeders/peers only..whereas for bitcomet...forever connecting to trackers... But it varies, on weekend, everything are ok..Bitcomet doesn't connect to trackers on weekdays only! Why is that,huh?

Nway, i will try it out tonight n give an update here! Thanks for answering my question tho~

Thanks. It works for me without even modifying the files.

Edit: It still not a solution for the bandwidth cap.

This post has been edited by TristanX: Jan 18 2007, 02:32 PM

Nope, your bandwidth is still throttled... but at least you can connect to trackers.

Em, must I run the startServer.bat always?
I don't really understand here.

Hmmm still can't seem to get it to work. I'll try again later when I'm not so busy.

Thanks silverhawk.

Yup, just doubleclick it and your http proxy is up. Follow the instructions on the above.

You can also make a shortcut for it and put it into your Startup group if you want it to start with windows.

This post has been edited by TristanX: Jan 18 2007, 02:41 PM

Yeap. That's the proxy server. If your close it, the proxy server will stop running, and thus you won't be able to connect to the tracker. A little annoying that you have to have a window open for it, but if you want to use your BT... then its an inconvenience you have to get used to.

I still get HTTP error 500 after editing the header-request. Any ideas?

I think people who has problem running it may need Java to be installed.
Just get it from here:

http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Everytime I run it, and launch my BitComet, nothing can start? Did I do something wrong? xD


This post has been edited by doinkz_gaara: Jan 18 2007, 02:44 PM

Reconnect to the tracker or re-download the torrent file. That's how I get rid of error 500.

as for me..
yesterday whole afternoon trying to figure why my Utorrent cannot start downloading anymore..
try Utorrent v1.6...still cannot work..

end up install bitcomet v0.7v....finally it downloading 50-60Kbps on my 512kps line...until this morning before go to work...still around 50++Kbps...

not sure about now...working mah...

as for Celcom 3G...no problem...using bitcomet as well but v0.79 modded anytime...

This post has been edited by MakNok: Jan 18 2007, 02:54 PM

What does the tracker status say when you try to connect?