Change IP with Python mechanize

Question

Is is possible to actually fake your IP details via mechanize? But if it's not, for what is br.set_proxies() used?

Answer 1

You cant' fake you IP address because IP is third layer and HTTP works on 7th layer. So, it's imposible to send ip with non-your ip.

(you can set up second interface and IP address using iproute2 and set routing throught that interface, but it's not python/mechanize level. it's system level)

Answer 2

You don't fake your IP details, set_proxy is to configure a HTTP proxy. You still need legitimate access to the IP.