How to Proxy Internet Traffic via Android Tether with Tinyproxy > 자유게시판

If you want to channel your network traffic via an Android phone’s connection Tinyproxy offers a minimalistic yet powerful approach Tinyproxy is a simple, lightweight HTTP proxy server that runs on Linux systems making it ideal for use on devices like Raspberry Pis or old laptops that you might have repurposed as a tethering gateway

By combining it with an Android phone’s USB or Wi-Fi hotspot you establish a filtered, private gateway for networked devices to access mobile data

First, ensure your Android device is set up for tethering Your options include USB-based sharing or wireless hotspot creation USB mode is favored for its consistent performance and simpler setup After connecting, your Linux system receives an IP via the phone’s DHCP server You can check this with the ifconfig or ip addr command to confirm the connection

Next, install Tinyproxy on your Linux system On Ubuntu, use sudo apt install tinyproxy to install the server Open the main configuration file: You must configure these essential parameters

Set Listen to the IP address of your Linux machine’s network interface, typically the one connected to your local network 24 or 10.0.0.0 You can customize the port number to avoid conflicts or meet security requirements Use "Info" level to track activity without excessive verbosity

After making changes, restart Tinyproxy with sudo systemctl restart tinyproxy Your Linux box now serves as an intermediary, relaying web requests through your phone’s data link

To use this from another device on your network, configure its browser or system proxy settings to point to the Linux machine’s IP address and the port you set, such as 192.168.1.100:8888

This configuration excels in settings requiring traffic inspection or content control or if you wish to avoid broadcasting your phone’s Wi-Fi signal It enables circumvention of firewalls in restricted networks using your mobile data

Remember that Tinyproxy only handles HTTP and HTTPS traffic by default Extend functionality using tools like Squid, Polipo, or SSH dynamic forwarding Be aware that your cellular data allowance still applies—track usage via your carrier app

This combo offers an affordable, energy-efficient way to centralize mobile internet access It’s simple to set up, easy to maintain, and gives you full control over how your traffic flows