Setting up a Tor Relay on personal computer

1. Can I run a Tor relay?
2. How do I connect my Tor relay?
3. What are the minimum requirements for Tor relay?
4. How much RAM does Tor use?
5. Why do people run Tor relays?
6. Can Russians access Tor?
7. Can you get in trouble for running a Tor node?
8. How many relays does Tor use?
9. How many nodes make up a Tor circuit?
10. Can a Mosfet be used as a relay?
11. Can I use transistor instead of relay?
12. Can a relay be powered continuously?
13. What is a Tor exit relay?
14. Which is better relay or MOSFET?
15. Should I use MOSFET or relay?
16. How much voltage can a MOSFET handle?

Can I run a Tor relay?

While the EFF believes running a Tor "exit node is legal," its Tor Challenge stated, "Exit relays raise special concerns because the traffic that exits from them can be traced back to the relay's IP address." Furthermore, the EFF does not recommend running an exit relay from your home, since it's realistic that someone ...

How do I connect my Tor relay?

Under the "Bridges" section, locate the option "Choose from Tor Browser's one of built-in bridges" and click on "Select a Built-In Bridge" option. From the menu, select whichever pluggable transport you'd like to use. Once you've selected the pluggable transport, scroll up and click "Connect" to save your settings.

What are the minimum requirements for Tor relay?

It is recommended that a relay have at least 16 Mbit/s (Mbps) upload bandwidth and 16 Mbit/s (Mbps) download bandwidth available for Tor. More is better. The minimum requirements for a relay are 10 Mbit/s (Mbps). If you have less than 10 Mbit/s but at least 1 Mbit/s we recommend you run a bridge with obfs4 support.

How much RAM does Tor use?

All of this said, fast Tor relays do use a lot of ram. It is not unusual for a fast exit relay to use 500-1000 MB of memory.

Why do people run Tor relays?

By running a Tor relay you can help make the Tor network: faster (and therefore more usable) more robust against attacks. more stable in case of outages.

Can Russians access Tor?

In December 2021, Russia's media regulator, Roskomnadzor, enacted a 4-year-old court order that allows it to order Internet service providers (ISPs) to block the Tor Project website, where the Tor Browser can be downloaded, and restrict access to its services.

Can you get in trouble for running a Tor node?

We believe that running a Tor relay, including an exit relay that allows people to anonymously send and receive traffic, is legal under U.S. law. Law enforcement, however, often misunderstands how Tor works and has occasionally attributed illegal traffic on the network as originating from a Tor exit relay.

How many relays does Tor use?

For greater security, all Tor traffic passes through at least three relays before it reaches its destination. The first two relays are middle relays which receive traffic and pass it along to another relay.

How many nodes make up a Tor circuit?

Tor circuits are always 3 nodes. Increasing the length of the circuit does not create better anonymity.

Can a Mosfet be used as a relay?

A MOS FET relay is a non-contact relay used primarily for switching and connecting signals. It has mechanical relays and semiconductors features and is used in a semiconductor inspection system, various measurement devices, security equipment, and a wide range of other applications.

Can I use transistor instead of relay?

You can use a transistor to allow one signal to switch a larger load, but it's not entirely independent. Designers need to know more about the switched device than when using a relay. You'll need to properly specify your transistor, whereas relays can tolerate a wide range of power types.

Can a relay be powered continuously?

Typically the relay ratings are for continuous duty. They also contain an inductive and resistive ratings. As long as you do not exceed them they can be left on indefinitely or as long as you have the correct voltage on the coil.

What is a Tor exit relay?

The exit relay is the final relay in a Tor circuit, the one that sends traffic out to its destination. The services Tor clients are connecting to (website, chat service, email provider, etc) will see the IP address of the exit relay instead of the real IP address of the Tor user.

Which is better relay or MOSFET?

In terms of switching speed, MOSFET relays clearly have the advantage, needing barely 0.2 ms while electromechanical relays require all of 5 ms. MOSFETs switch entirely silently as they are triggered by a light signal. In electromechanical relays, switching is performed—as the name suggests—mechanically.

Should I use MOSFET or relay?

Compared to traditional relays, MOSFET relays offer many benefits, including lower maintenance costs, a smaller footprint, a longer lifetime (greater than 500 million operations), and higher-speed switching. MOSFET relays also outperform other electronic technologies such as thyristors, bipolar transistors, and triacs.

How much voltage can a MOSFET handle?

Maximum values of 1.6V for high voltage devices (>100V) and 1.0V for low voltage devices (<100V) are common.