So the story is that you are bored because school is free, and you want to open Facebook. Unfortunately, as soon as you finish typing the address of the site, you are greeted by a blocking message from SonicWall. You may think that you can just give up, but there are actually several ways to get around this. If by chance your network admin doesn't use the paid additional features of the application, the two initial methods in this article may be applicable to you with super fast results. For another, more accurate way, please try the Tor browser.
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Method 1 of 4: Exploring Safe Sites
Step 1. Visit the blocked site
You'll find a generic message that says This site is blocked by the SonicWALL Content Filter Service.
Try this method first before trying other, more complicated methods. This method may not work if the network admin happens to be a very competent person, but this method is the easiest way
Step 2. Add the suffix to http in the address of the site you are going to
In the address bar, change the address https://www.example.com to shttps://www.example.com. This method aims to load an encrypted version of the site you are referring to.
If the destination site happens to not support encryption, this method won't work
Step 3. Try to open the site
If SonicwWall happens to be on default, you will likely be able to successfully access the site this way.
Method 2 of 4: Using Google Translate
Step 1. Visit the Google Translate page
Visit translate.google.com.
If Google Translate happens to be blocked, use another translation service, such as Babelfish
Step 2. Copy and paste the blocked URL address in the box on the right
Step 3. Select "English" (or your preferred language) in the top right-hand box
Make sure the language in the box on the left is not positioned to the same language as this could result in errors.
Step 4. Click "Translate"
The destination site will load in the Google Translate window.
- You will not be able to enter secure sites using this method.
- The translation service may also be blocked
Method 3 of 4: Using Tor to Hide Your Traffic
Step 1. Prepare the ingredients
You will need a 1 GB USB drive and your home computer. Downloading and installing the Tor browser is not possible on a computer blocked by Sonicwall, so you will likely have to do this at home and then bring your USB drive to the blocked computer.
Step 2. Visit the Tor Project site using your home computer
Visit torproject.org.
Tor is an encryption protocol that hides all your network traffic when using the Tor browser. This is what makes Sonicwall difficult, if not impossible, to detect the sites you are currently visiting. This is the most telling way to penetrate Sonicwall
Step 3. Download the Tor browser installer
The Tor browser is a modified Firefox browser so that it connects directly to the Tor network.
Make sure you download the correct version of Tor for the computer you will be using
Step 4. Plug the USB drive into your computer
Format if necessary, leaving enough space to save the browser.
Step 5. Run the Installer
Select your USB drive as the installation location for the installer.
Step 6. Bring the USB drive to the blocked computer
Plug in the USB drive and open it.
Step 7. Launch Tor Browser from USB drive
A Firefox window will open with a message saying "Congratulations! This browser is configured to use Tor".
Step 8. Visit the normally blocked sites using the Tor browser
Make sure you only visit those sites with the Tor Browser. Tor browser will not affect the internet connection or other programs on the computer.
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Step 1. Set up a remote desktop on your home computer
One way to get around a firewall is to connect it to a home computer and explore it using a remote desktop. The condition is that your home computer is turned on and connected to the internet before you can use it.
The following guide will show you how to configure your remote desktop
Bypass a Sonicwall Block Step 17 Step 2. Connect your remote desktop using your browser
In order to connect to a remote desktop, you need a service that allows you to access your computer through an internet browser or through a program that doesn't need to be installed. One of the best options is Chrome Remote Desktop and TeamViewer.
Bypass a Sonicwall Block Step 18 Step 3. Open the website you want to access via your remote system
Once you are connected to your remote computer, you can use the remote computer as if you were there. You can open your internet browser and browse the internet as usual. You will be using your internet connection at home to access these sites, which also means you have successfully bypassed SonicWall blocking.
