How to block\allow specific ip in my Exit-relay Tor

1. How do I set a specific IP on Tor?
2. What is Tor exit node blocking?
3. What is default exit policy Tor?
4. Should I block Tor exit nodes?
5. Can IP be traced through Tor?
6. Is it possible to block Tor network?
7. What is Tor exit IP?
8. How many Tor exit nodes are there?
9. Are Tor exit nodes public?
10. Does Tor use VPN by default?
11. Does Tor give you a different IP address?
12. How do I manually select an IP address?
13. Does Tor exit node know your IP?
14. Do I still need a VPN if I use Tor?
15. Is Tor basically a VPN?
16. Can I manipulate my IP address?
17. Can I force an IP change?

How do I set a specific IP on Tor?

Open the folder where you have installed Tor, browse through browser > Tor browser > Tor > data. There you will find a file named "torrc." Open the file with Notepad. At the end of the document, on a new line, write this: ExitNodes US. For example, if you want your exit node to be in China, type CN.

What is Tor exit node blocking?

The Tor Exit Node Blocking service (Fireware v12. 8.1 and higher and Fireware v12. 5.10 and higher) uses a list of known Tor exit node IP addresses from Reputation Enabled Defense (RED), which it adds to the Blocked Sites List. This enables the Firebox to block traffic from these known IP addresses at the packet level.

What is default exit policy Tor?

The default exit policy allows access to many popular services (e.g. web browsing), but restricts some due to abuse potential (e.g. mail) and some since the Tor network can't handle the load (e.g. default file-sharing ports). You can change your exit policy by editing your torrc file.

Should I block Tor exit nodes?

With the onslaught of cyber-attacks, it is more important than ever before to block TOR (The Onion Router) nodes from communicating with your network. TOR Exit nodes can be used by anonymous attackers from around the globe to launch attacks against networks.

Can IP be traced through Tor?

Although your internet traffic is encrypted on Tor, your ISP can still see that you're connected to Tor. Plus, Tor cannot protect against tracking at the entry and exit nodes of its network. Anyone who owns and operates the entry node will see your real IP address.

Is it possible to block Tor network?

The most common way to block Tor traffic would be to locate an updating list of Tor exit nodes and configure a firewall to block these nodes. A company policy to prevent Tor use may also go a long way to cease its use.

What is Tor exit IP?

Tor Exit Nodes are the gateways where encrypted Tor traffic hits the Internet. This means an exit node can be abused to monitor Tor traffic (after it leaves the onion network). It is in the design of the Tor network that locating the source of that traffic through the network should be difficult to determine.

How many Tor exit nodes are there?

Currently, there are eight directory authority nodes, and their health is publicly monitored. The IP addresses of the authority nodes are hard coded into each Tor client. The authority nodes vote every hour to update the consensus, and clients download the most recent consensus on startup.

Are Tor exit nodes public?

Most of the entry and exit nodes are publicly available on the internet and therefore they can be blocked if one wishes to restrict the usage of TOR. Many ISPs, Corporate Organizations and even Governments have filters set to ban the usage of TOR.

Does Tor use VPN by default?

No, it isn't. The key difference between a VPN and Tor are their operation methods. While a VPN encrypts and routes your traffic using a network of servers maintained by a centralized entity, Tor is a decentralized network operated by volunteers.

Does Tor give you a different IP address?

Tor is a free software program that you load onto your computer (like a browser) that hides your IP address every time you send or request data on the Internet. The process is layered with heavy-duty encryption, which means your data is layered with privacy protection.

How do I manually select an IP address?

Right Click Local Area Connection and select Properties. Then double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select Use the Following IP address: and type in the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway. Click OK to apply the settings.

Does Tor exit node know your IP?

The exit node is the point in which your web traffic leaves the Tor network and is forwarded to your desired destination. The exit node is unable to see your IP address, but it does know what site it's connecting to.

Do I still need a VPN if I use Tor?

A VPN isn't a requirement to use Tor, but it helps a lot. It encrypts your whole traffic, masking it from the ISP. In short, it's much safer to use Tor with a VPN. Not all VPNs offer Tor features in their product.

Is Tor basically a VPN?

Is Tor a VPN? No, it isn't. Tor is a browser and only encrypts the data transmitting through the browser. A VPN is specific privacy protection software and encrypts all data coming out of a device, whether it comes from a browser or an app.

Can I manipulate my IP address?

You can change your IP address in your device settings or by using the Tor browser, a VPN or a proxy server.

Can I force an IP change?

Click Start->Run, type cmd and press Enter. Type ipconfig /release at the prompt window, press Enter, it will release the current IP configuration. Type ipconfig /renew at the prompt window, press Enter, wait for a while, the DHCP server will assign a new IP address for your computer.