Hacking Wii + USBLoaderGX + geckocodes.org + VPN

[Alexander1970]

Hello.

I should like to ask you for advice in this case please.

It´s now confirmed the site geckocodes.org is no longer accessable from inside (some) europe countries without an VPN Tool.

https://gbatemp.net/threads/geckocodes-com-complete-txt-file-dump.377788/#post-8582609

And further has DDos protection from BitMitigate.

Ok,i have the idea to set up an VPN on the Wii:

https://help.my-private-network.co....cles/8443-configuring-your-wii-to-use-a-proxy

Set up my PC also using this and Analog XProxy:

https://help.my-private-network.co....ii Proxy&utm_content=setting-up-proxy-windows

Pc connection - works
Wii internet connection - works
RiiConnect - surely not as expected
USBLoader GX - works,Update for Loader/wiitdb xml/covers

But still no access to geckocodes.org - message "initalizing Network" for about 1 minute then error "Error - http//:geckocodes.org/text.php?txt=xxxxxxx could not be downloaded"

Is it Useless to carry on ?

I also see thats an Issue ticket for USBLoader GX:

https://sourceforge.net/p/usbloadergx/issues/2369/


Thank you.

 

[Cyan]

All devkitpro tools are ignoring console's proxy settings, so no homebrew will use it unless maybe hardcoded inside the homebrew itself.
I confirmed this personally on Wii/vWii & Switch homebrew. I didn't test on WiiU & 3DS homebrew.

I don't know enough about proxy low level functionalities to code it into the loader.
It could be automatically fixed by recompiling if it's ever added to libogc (and other toolchains), but I like it the way it is. It was currently acting as Pro instead of a Cons, for example blocking all nintendo servers on WiiU mode, but still having internet access on all homebrew in Wii mode. But if lot of websites are starting blocking Europe then proxy support might be useful now.


Bitmitigate used to fail when it was added to geckocodes, and it has been fixed about 1-2 month later without the need to change the loader's code (which could be done).
Maybe they will do the same this time? maybe it's a temporary protest against Article 13, .. or maybe it's permanent. We will have to wait and see. unfortunately, now it's not fixable from the loader's side.

only fix would be to use a bridge? a network interface on your computer acting as access point, and sharing internet connection with a VPN'd server ?
Internet -> PC network interface 1 WAN (with vpn)
shared internet connection (ICS/NAT)
Console -> PC network interface 2 wifi as access point, sharing internet access through interface1

my old PC worked fine like that. it's a lot of setup, but it was great security and control over filtered content going through interface 2.


Or maybe using a NAS as access point.
NAS with VPN + wifi access point : no proxy set in console's network config menu.

 

[Alexander1970]

Hello

Thank you for the Information.
That means no solution for a non developer/user.
I´m not familiar with this compartment.
Ok,it can´t be helped.

Thank you.