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IP blocks are a common issue for proxy nodes, and I’ve dealt with it many times. This article outlines the complete troubleshooting process. Step 1: Confirm If It’s an IP Block or Something Else When you can’t connect to a node, first rule out non-blocking causes: # Test IP connectivity from mainland China (use mobile hotspot to rule out local network issues) ping your_VPS_IP # Test if the port is open nc -z -w5 your_VPS_IP 443 && echo "open" || echo "blocked" Common confusion cases: ...

I’ve hit plenty of pitfalls choosing VPS providers. This article shares providers I’ve actually used — straight conclusions, no fluff. VPS Selection: Core Metrics VPS for proxy tunneling is different from standard hosting. There are three core metrics: Latency: Ping to mainland China — lower is better Stability: How likely is the IP to get blocked, and how much line jitter do you see Exit quality: CN2 GIA > standard BGP; direct peering > relay DMIT: My Current Primary I’m using DMIT nodes in Hong Kong and the US, and I’ve been happy with them for about a year. ...

After half a year of tinkering with my home network, I finally got a multi-gateway redundancy architecture working. This article shares the overall design approach—it’s for people with some hands-on experience who want a more stable network. Why You Need Multiple Gateways The biggest problem with a single gateway is a single point of failure: if your VPS gets blocked, the line stutters, or the machine crashes, your entire network goes down. ...