REMOTE_ADDR -vs- HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR

We are using Rackspace Cloud Sites and running into the issue noted here:

http://www.primothemes.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6380&p=14618#p14618

Unfortunately, we do not have access to the php.ini file to fix as suggested.

We’ve tried adding this to the top of wp-config.php, reasoning that it will be loaded before s2 and correct the problem.

$_SERVER["REMOTE_ADDR"] == $_SERVER['HTTP_X_FORWARDED_FOR'];

We’ve also tried an mu-plugin with the code above wrapped in a function hooked to init – no dice?

Any ideas appreciated, this is causing problems with brute force protection obviously and confusing customers.

Thanks!

Hi Rurick,

You should try changing == to just =; the former is used to compare values, whereas the latter is used to assign values.

Doh! Thanks for the reply Raam

Glad to help, Rurick! :)