SOCKS Last modified: Sunday, December 14, 1997
A protocol for handling TCP traffic through a proxy server. It can be used with virtually any TCP application, including Web browsers and FTP clients. It provides a simple firewall because it checks incoming and outgoing packets and hides the IP addresses of client applications. There are two main versions of SOCKS -- V4 and V5. V5 adds an authentication mechanism for additional security. There are many freeware implementations of both versions. One of the most common V5 implementations is SOCKS5, developed by NEC. SOCKS was recently accepted as an IETF standard and is documented in RFC 1928, 1929 and 1961.
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about SOCKS . Also check out the following links! Introduction to SOCKS Provides a good overview of SOCKS, including some helpful diagrams. SOCKS FAQ Detailed and up-to-date FAQ on SOCKS. Maintained by several engineers at NEC. SOCKS home page Home page for the unofficial SOCKS web site hosted by NEC. SOCKS Resources Index of Web pages and sites related to SOCKS. The page is maintained by Aventail Corporation, a leading provider of VPN solutions. SOCKS5 FAQ Answers questions about NEC's implementation of the SOCK V5 protocol.	Internet Protocols Security proxy server TCP Give Us Your Feedback SOCKS Products : Top Store Offers: Tie Dyed Shop  7.75Tie dye socks in various patterns, lengths, and sizes. Available in youth and adult sizes. The Children's Place  1.49A basic necessity that goes great with any outfit! Available Sizes: S 11 13, M 1 2, L 3 6. In a soft blend of cotton/polyester . Elasticized rib knit ... Cabela's  4.99Fully Thermalined for shock absorption and insulation, these midcalf socks are made of 55 acrylic/34 wool/10 nylon/1 Lycra. Tube sock fits most youth ... Zappos.com  29.95Sizing recommendation: MediumWomen's 5-7, LargeWomen's 8-10 Men's 7-9, XLMen's 10-12. ; Fleece boot-shaped stockings to keep feet warm. ; Designed to ... Campmor  15.99Thorlo Women's Hiking SocksBecause a woman's foot is shaped differently than a man's, Thorlo has designed women's specific socks. Extra stretch yarn a... Compare all matches: 59528 Store Offers