Can iPhone use SOCKS (not HTTP) proxy to connect to internet?

Question

Does anyone know if there is a way for an iPhone to connect to a SOCKS proxy (such as one run off of another computer)? In my dorm rooms we are not allowed to install wireless routers, but we can use our laptops to "share" our internet connection wirelessly. The iPhone supports HTTP proxies (easy enough to set up on computer) but then can only get data over port 80 (e.g. no email). SOCKS proxies allow data sent over all ports to be routed through another computer.
If there is no way to do this, apple should consider putting it into the next update. It is in the current version of OSX and is very easy to set up.

Answer 1

Hello,
We installed BOE4 on the server, it runs perfectly, no issues.
Install Crystal Reports for Enterprise on a laptop. It's the latest one as I checked to see if there's any later versions or patches.
I am able to log into the BOE Enterprise system as administrator.
Namely I have setup the Server connections per the following:
Server Name:   <IP address>
The check box for SSL is unchecked.
Server Port Number:   nnnn
Server Context:  /dswsbobje
System display name:   <my server> External Connection
User Name : Administrator
It connects successfully.
I then go and create a report against a Universe that I can see listed on my BOE 4 server.
It then comes up with this error message:
"Unable to Logon: There is a problem logging on to SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise.
Please check your logon credentials and make sure your nework is properly configured before trying again.
If problems persist please contact your Administrator."
Architecture: 
BOE 4 sits on Windows 2008 Server SP2
Laptops tried it on are Windows Vista and Windows 2003 Std.
Thanks for looking into this for me.
Edited by: Symonds Janetta on Oct 11, 2011 12:05 AM