FreenetWiki: Connecting to other Freenet users

Most recent edit on 2007-12-19 18:48:44 by ZothaR [Remove reference to #freenet-refs]

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If you do not personally know people who already run Freenet, the node should be able to automatically add a few peers for you if you enable the Insecure Strangers mode (see OpenNet).

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To do it manually, use an IRC∞ client to join the #freenet-refs channel on irc.freenode.net. On IRC, you may find others willing to give you their references. You must both enter each others' references (see below) for the connection to be successful. Don't be offended if someone doesn't want to give you their reference; strictly speaking, you should only exchange references with people you trust. Copy and paste your reference to http://dark-code.bulix.org∞. You will end up with a url like http://dark-code.bulix.org/qqetwk-33487∞. Add "?raw" to the end of the URL so that when you give it to people it will only be plain text. Advertise this on IRC and see if someone is willing to swap references with you. Do not enter a reference direct into IRC. You will get kicked from the channel. Note that a slightly more secure option is to register your nick with nickserv (/msg nickserv identify <my password>), and then exchange references via private messages (/msg [ nick of person ] ), after having found somebody to exchange references with.

Edited on 2007-12-19 17:22:03 by ZothaR [Removed references to RefBot]

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If you don't know anyone already running Freenet, you can either use the RefBot to automatically connect nodes to your own, or you can do it manually.
Refbot - Automatically trade node references using an IRC bot

Edited on 2007-02-21 18:28:50 by ShoeyFighter [myref.txt -> myref.fref]

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To do this, you need to swap your node's reference∞ with a few other people (in turn getting theirs), which can be found on the Darknet∞ page. It should look something like this:

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To do this, you need to swap your node's reference∞ with a few other people (in turn getting theirs), which can be found on the Darknet∞ page. It should look something like this:

Edited on 2007-02-18 19:15:01 by ZothaR [Link to Refbot]

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Refbot - Automatically trade node references using an IRC bot

Edited on 2007-02-16 20:56:02 by ShoeyFighter [Added some more sections, updated the look of the reference, clarified some text]

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identity=zq1qf564lJKUIYdFAzG-l1234LFUYjM-s5d1vj8anEs
location=0.39841354643039973
testnet=false
myName=This is my node!
lastGoodVersion=Fred,0.7,1.0,1010
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version=Fred,0.7,1.0,1016
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physical.udp=72.194.102.78:31592
oldark.pubURI=SSK@N7SoSa8MApo0tj39k5S051Zjs5a3GiyuAL652B46-jQ,7Fal5123o0H8gn6Elqv2vg9NDDZI0XCiIoiYwMuXrUo,AQABAAE/ark
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If you personally know people who already run Freenet, it is best to use their details (see DarkNet). Get them to email their node reference to you (ideally in an encrypted email), or send you the file some other way. You can also create personal cards with your reference to send to a friend. A template is available at http://freenetcard.draketo.de∞.
If you don't know anyone already running Freenet, you can either use the RefBot to automatically connect nodes to your own, or you can do it manually.
To do it manually, use an IRC∞ client to join the #freenet-refs channel on irc.freenode.net. On IRC, you may find others willing to give you their references. You must both enter each others' references (see below) for the connection to be successful. Don't be offended if someone doesn't want to give you their reference; strictly speaking, you should only exchange references with people you trust. Copy and paste your reference to http://dark-code.bulix.org∞. You will end up with a url like http://dark-code.bulix.org/qqetwk-33487∞. Add "?raw" to the end of the URL so that when you give it to people it will only be plain text. Advertise this on IRC and see if someone is willing to swap references with you. Do not enter a reference direct into IRC. You will get kicked from the channel. Note that a slightly more secure option is to register your nick with nickserv (/msg nickserv identify <my password>), and then exchange references via private messages (/msg [ nick of person ] ), after having found somebody to exchange references with.

Adding References

Once you have swapped your reference with someone else's, you must add their reference to your node. Go to the Darknet∞ page in Fproxy, and scroll down to the Add Another Peer section. Paste the reference you received into the box marked Paste there reference here, and then click the Add button. Alternatively, if they put their reference on a public website or sent it to you as a file, you can use the URL or file boxes to achieve the same thing.

Verify the Connection

After adding a new reference, it is a good idea to verify that you have a connection to the other node. Remember that in order for a connection to be made the other node must also add your reference, so be sure that this happens. It generally takes a few minutes to make a new connection.
If after a while there is still no connection, try to reach the owner of the node you are trying to connect to and verify that they added your reference.

Connecting to users using the Text Mode Client Interface

First, be sure that the Text Mode Client Interface is running. Once you have verified that it is, connect to it:

type CONNECT: Hit enter and then copy and paste the ID of the node you want to connect to. (As mentioned above the ID is everything from "lastGoodVersion" to "End".) You should get a response from the node that ID was added. Remember, to connect to a node that node must also add your reference.

References

To do this, you need to swap your node's reference∞ with a few other people (in turn getting theirs), which can be found on the Darknet∞ page. It should look something like this:

Swapping References

Connecting to users using the Text Mode Client Interface

You can control Freenet 0.7 using a command line interface, instead of using the main FProxy∞ webpage. See the Text Mode Client Interface page for more information.
First, be sure that the Text Mode Client Interface is running. Once you have verified that it is, to add new users to connect to in this way:

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Connecting to other Freenet users

Freenet 0.7 works slightly differently to older versions of Freenet. Instead of being automatically connected to other people running Freenet based on a centralised list, you have to manually add people you trust to your Connections∞ list. This is known as a DarkNet, and it makes it more difficult for an adversary to compromise anonymity of the network.
To do this, you need to swap the details∞ of your connection that are found on the Darknet∞ page with a few other people. It should look something like this:
If you are a firs time user and you just want to try freenet you can share your reference here http://www.freenethelp.org:14741/StartPage∞ . Beware those reported here are non trusted references.

Connecting to users using the telnet command line interface

If you're feeling geeky, you can control Freenet 0.7 using a commandline interface, instead of using the main FProxy∞ webpage. To add new users to connect to in this way:

Edited on 2007-02-13 20:51:55 by MatthewToseland [mention private messages]

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If you personally know people who are already on Freenet, it is best to use their details: Get them to email you their node reference (ideally in a GPG encrypted email), or send you the file some other way, then double click on it on Windows, or add it via the box above. If you don't know anyone on Freenet, try using an IRC∞ client to join the #freenet-refs channel on irc.freenode.net. Copy and paste your reference to http://code.bulix.org∞. You will end up with a url like http://code.bulix.org/1500?raw∞. (Add ?raw if your url doesn't have it, because it makes life easier). Advertise this on IRC and see if someone is willing to swap references with you. Do not enter a reference direct into IRC. You will get kicked from the channel. Note that a slightly more secure option is to register your nick with nickserv (/msg nickserv identify <my password>), and then exchange references via private messages (/msg [ nick of person ] ), after having found somebody to exchange references with.

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If you personally know people who are already on Freenet, it is best to use their details. If you don't, try using an IRC∞ client to join the #freenet-refs channel on irc.freenode.net. Copy and paste your reference to http://code.bulix.org∞. You will end up with a url like http://code.bulix.org/1500?raw∞. (Add ?raw if your url doesn't have it, because it makes life easier). Advertise this on IRC and see if someone is willing to swap references with you. Do not enter a reference direct into IRC. You will get kicked from the channel.

Edited on 2007-01-04 19:56:08 by ArneBab

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To exchange your Reference easily with your friends, you can create personal cards with your ref for you. A template is avaible at http://freenetcard.draketo.de∞.

Edited on 2006-07-09 16:08:03 by AlexWind

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If you are a firs time user and you just want to try freenet you can share your reference here http://www.freenethelp.org:14741/StartPage∞ . Beware those reported here are non trusted references.

Edited on 2006-06-30 12:03:01 by MatthewToseland

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Freenet 0.7 works slightly differently to older versions of Freenet. Instead of being automatically connected to other people running Freenet based on a centralised list, you have to manually add people you trust to your Connections∞ list. This is known as a DarkNet, and it makes it more difficult for an adversary to compromise anonymity of the network.

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Freenet 0.7 works slightly differently to older versions of Freenet. Instead of being automatically connected to other people running Freenet based on a centralised list, you have to manually add people you trust to your Connections∞ list. This is known as a Darknet, and it makes it more difficult for an adversary to compromise anonymity of the network.

Edited on 2006-04-11 20:38:09 by MatthewToseland [#freenet-refs]

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If you personally know people who are already on Freenet, it is best to use their details. If you don't, try using an IRC∞ client to join the #freenet-refs channel on irc.freenode.net. Copy and paste your reference to http://code.bulix.org∞. You will end up with a url like http://code.bulix.org/1500?raw∞. (Add ?raw if your url doesn't have it, because it makes life easier). Advertise this on IRC and see if someone is willing to swap references with you. Do not enter a reference direct into IRC. You will get kicked from the channel.

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If you personally know people who are already on Freenet, it is best to use their details. If you don't, try using an IRC∞ client to join the #freenet channel on irc.freenode.net. Copy and paste your reference to http://code.bulix.org∞. You will end up with a url like http://code.bulix.org/1500?raw∞. (Add ?raw if your url doesn't have it, because it makes life easier). Advertise this on IRC and see if someone is willing to swap references with you. Do not enter a reference direct into IRC. You will get kicked from the channel.

Edited on 2006-04-05 09:02:40 by NextGens

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If you personally know people who are already on Freenet, it is best to use their details. If you don't, try using an IRC∞ client to join the #freenet channel on irc.freenode.net. Copy and paste your reference to http://code.bulix.org∞. You will end up with a url like http://code.bulix.org/1500?raw∞. (Add ?raw if your url doesn't have it, because it makes life easier). Advertise this on IRC and see if someone is willing to swap references with you. Do not enter a reference direct into IRC. You will get kicked from the channel.

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If you personally know people who are already on Freenet, it is best to use their details. If you don't, try using an IRC∞ client to join the #freenet channel on irc.freenode.net. Copy and paste your reference to http://code.bulik.org∞. You will end up with a url like http://code.bulik.org/1500?raw∞. (Add ?raw if your url doesn't have it, because it makes life easier). Advertise this on IRC and see if someone is willing to swap references with you. Do not enter a reference direct into IRC. You will get kicked from the channel.

Edited on 2006-04-04 18:59:18 by CynicalMoose [Add note about physical.udp]

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Your reference should include a line beginning physical.udp. This is not essential but is highly recommended. If yours does not, FirewallAndRouterIssues tells you how to rectify.

Edited on 2006-04-04 16:47:16 by JaQa

Additions:
If you're feeling geeky, you can control Freenet 0.7 using a commandline interface, instead of using the main FProxy∞ webpage. To add new users to connect to in this way:

Edited on 2006-04-04 16:45:03 by JaQa

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Connecting to users using the telnet command line interface

connect to the telnet interface to Freenet by typing this at the command line:

telnet 127.0.0.1 2323

~- type **CONNECT**: Hit enter and then copy and paste the ID of the node you want to connect to. (As mentioned above the ID is [b]everything[/b] from "lastGoodVersion" to "End".) You should get response from the node that ID was added. (to make nodes connected to each other both nodes must have added themselves to each other)

~- type **STATUS** again. You should now see your new added node/nodes and their state. If you're lucky you will see something like this: 

(bash)
CONNECTED 24.30.37.118:11999 Dalm 0.9093123123143807 Fred,0.7,1.0,232 bias=1.0 reqs: pRO=1.0 (h=2) ins: pRO=0.0 (h=127)

Edited on 2006-04-04 16:26:14 by JaQa

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If you personally know people who are already on Freenet, it is best to use their details. If you don't, try using an IRC∞ client to join the #freenet channel on irc.freenode.net. Copy and paste your reference to http://code.bulik.org∞. You will end up with a url like http://code.bulik.org/1500?raw∞. (Add ?raw if your url doesn't have it, because it makes life easier). Advertise this on IRC and see if someone is willing to swap references with you. Do not enter a reference direct into IRC. You will get kicked from the channel.

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If you personally know people who are already on Freenet, it is best to use their details. If you don't, try using an http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat∞ IRC]] client to join the #freenet channel on irc.freenode.net. Copy and paste your reference to http://code.bulik.org∞. You will end up with a url like http://code.bulik.org/1500?raw∞. (Add ?raw if your url doesn't have it, because it makes life easier). Advertise this on IRC and see if someone is willing to swap references with you. Do not enter a reference direct into IRC. You will get kicked from the channel.

Edited on 2006-04-04 16:25:32 by JaQa

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To do this, you need to swap the details∞ of your connection that are found on the Darknet∞ page with a few other people. It should look something like this:

lastGoodVersion=Fred,0.7,1.0,403
physical.udp=83.196.11.200:3000
identity=cfc89ce4d9b06f43040a0e4d08b159fedb8c3c7cb7894623afd5e5fd3a480afd
myName=hrm
location=0.816079058182507
testnetPort=4000
testnet=true
version=Fred,0.7,1.0,297
End

If you personally know people who are already on Freenet, it is best to use their details. If you don't, try using an http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Relay_Chat∞ IRC]] client to join the #freenet channel on irc.freenode.net. Copy and paste your reference to http://code.bulik.org∞. You will end up with a url like http://code.bulik.org/1500?raw∞. (Add ?raw if your url doesn't have it, because it makes life easier). Advertise this on IRC and see if someone is willing to swap references with you. Do not enter a reference direct into IRC. You will get kicked from the channel.
On IRC, you may find others willing to give you their references. You must both enter each others' references (see below) for the connection to be successful. Don't be offended if someone doesn't want to give you their reference; strictly speaking, you should only exchange references with people you trust.

Deletions:
To do this, you need to swap the details∞ of your connection that are found on the Darknet∞ page with a few other people.

Oldest known version of this page was edited on 2006-04-04 15:45:35 by JaQa []

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Connecting to other Freenet users

Freenet 0.7 works slightly differently to older versions of Freenet. Instead of being automatically connected to other people running Freenet based on a centralised list, you have to manually add people you trust to your Connections∞ list. This is known as a Darknet, and it makes it more difficult for an adversary to compromise anonymity of the network.

To do this, you need to swap the details∞ of your connection that are found on the Darknet∞ page with a few other people.

Paste the whole of their details into the box marked Reference on the Darknet∞ page and click the Connect button. Alternatively, if they put it on a public website or send it as a file, you can use the URL or file boxes to achieve the same thing.

FreenetWiki : FreenetConnections

Adding References

Verify the Connection

Connecting to users using the Text Mode Client Interface

See Also

Connecting to users using the Text Mode Client Interface

Connecting to other Freenet users

References

Swapping References

Connecting to users using the Text Mode Client Interface

Connecting to other Freenet users

Connecting to users using the telnet command line interface

Connecting to users using the telnet command line interface

Connecting to other Freenet users