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Hi all I'm trying to set up Tor on my school laptop to get around the schools censorship but I'm a wee bit stuck. I've put in the proxy that's required for access to the schools network, checked for open ports and got bridges but when I try to connect an error pops up Network is unreachable [WSAENETUNREACH] and that all any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Log below. P.S. I'm using the standard Tor browser bundle.

20/05/2014 8:49:08 AM.300 [NOTICE] Bootstrapped 5%: Connecting to directory server. 
20/05/2014 8:49:08 AM.301 [WARN] connection_connect(): Bug: Tried to open a socket with DisableNetwork set. 
20/05/2014 8:49:08 AM.302 [WARN] Problem bootstrapping. Stuck at 5%: Connecting to directory server. (Network is unreachable [WSAENETUNREACH ]; NOROUTE; count 1; recommendation warn) 
20/05/2014 8:49:12 AM.220 [WARN] Problem bootstrapping. Stuck at 5%: Connecting to directory server. (Network is unreachable [WSAENETUNREACH ]; NOROUTE; count 2; recommendation warn) 
20/05/2014 8:49:12 AM.221 [WARN] Problem bootstrapping. Stuck at 5%: Connecting to directory server. (Network is unreachable [WSAENETUNREACH ]; NOROUTE; count 3; recommendation warn)
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  • i got that when my computer wasn't connected to the internet
    – puser
    Commented May 20, 2014 at 9:19
  • yeah I'm pretty certain its connected.
    – user1791
    Commented May 22, 2014 at 2:38
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    haha, the fact that you're posting to stackexchange means you're connected, it was just a comment that may be useful information
    – puser
    Commented May 22, 2014 at 10:08
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    Did you use 'normal' bridges or advanced technology liek FTE, Flashproxy or obfs3? The newer TBB lets you choose when setting up bridges.
    – Jens Kubieziel
    Commented May 22, 2014 at 16:13

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It is possible that your school's internet access is restricted to a white list of specific websites which only they are allowed to get surfed. If this is it, there is nothing you can do. Well, perhaps you can try using TAILS if there is something in the computer's software that disrupts the connection, but do not forget to turn off MAC Spoofing otherwise the Sysadmins will be on you in no time.

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They are likely blocking access to the directory services. I believe you have two options

  1. do you school work
  2. Use bridges
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    1.Ive done my work sir 2. I've got bridges
    – user1791
    Commented May 20, 2014 at 23:11
  • Are the bridges not working?
    – puser
    Commented May 22, 2014 at 10:07
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Try pluggable transport. It will work in a very restricted environment.

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