Local proxy for Internet access. Internet connection through a local network proxy server
CCProxy Server 6.4.1
HandyCache 0.95
Jana Server 2.4.8.51
MyProxy 7.70
NetProxy 4.03
Proxy 4.14
Proxy plus 3.0
SpoonProxy 2.6
WebScout 2.12
WinProxy 1.5.3
Summary table 1
| NAT | - | - | - | - | + | - | - | - | - |
| HTTP | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | + |
| DHCP | - | - | + | - | + | - | - | - | - |
| DNS | + | - | + | - | + | + | - | - | - |
| FTP | + | - | + | + | + | + | - | - | + |
| POP3 | + | - | + | + | + | + | - | - | + |
| SMTP | + | - | + | + | + | + | - | - | + |
| NNTP | + | - | + | + | - | - | - | - | + |
| SOCK4 / SOCKS5 | + | - | + | + | + | + | - | + | + |
| Telnet | - | - | + | + | + | - | - | - | + |
| RTSP | + | - | + | + | + | - | - | - | - |
| Group policy | - | - | + | + | + | + | - | - | + |
| Cache | + | - | + | + | + | + | - | - | + |
| Black list | + | + | + | + | + | + | - | - | + |
| White list | + | - | + | + | - | + | - | - | - | - | - | + | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Limiting the bandwidth for the user | - | - | + | + | - | + | - | - | - |
| Limit on the number of connections per user | - | - | - | + | - | + | - | - | - |
| Limitation on the total amount of transmitted information for the user | - | - | + | - | - | + | - | - | - |
| Limit on the size of one uploaded file | - | - | - | - | - | + | - | - | - |
| Limiting users according to the schedule | - | - | + | + | - | + | - | - | - |
| Scheduler | - | - | + | - | - | + | - | - | - |
| Collecting statistics for each user | - | - | + | + | - | + | - | - | + |
| The ability to exclude some sites from statistics | - | - | + | - | - | + | - | - | - |
| Calculating the cost of being online | - | - | - | - | - | + | - | - | - |
| Run as NT Service | - | - | - | + | - | + | - | - | + |
We bring to your attention a step-by-step guide on how to configure a proxy local network. If you follow the instructions, then you will definitely be able to configure a local network proxy, even if you have never done it before.
A local proxy is required so that one of the clients can access another, but not directly, but through a third-party computer. Usually, the call goes through a predetermined algorithm.
First, a person contacts the server, saying that he wants to open, for example, a website. In response to the request, the server independently accesses this site. After that, it returns the results. Thus, the "distribution of the Internet" from one computer to another is realized.
Configuring a local proxy step by step
First you need a proxy. You can find a free analogue or. If you need a large local area network, it is better to get a stable computer address. Free options are quite unreliable, and you can also not count on full technical support and normal speed.
To configure a proxy, you need to do the following steps:
- Buy a proxy server address.
- Allow to distribute the Internet.
- Configure a proxy.
The first point is clear. Let us explain the other two in more detail:
This completes the simplest settings of the local proxy server. All computers on your local network will be able to connect to you and access the necessary resources.
If necessary, in the settings of the router, you can open the port that the proxy server uses.
If necessary, you can do a finer configuration. For example, you can configure access to the server by specifying a login, password and adjusting the authorization system. You can create your own database by encrypting it.
However, all of these functions are only available with additional software. You can find good programs using our blog.
Suppose we have one machine, let's call it a "server", on which there is an Internet and maybe a LAN. We want the server and sites from the LAN to be accessible on another machine, let's call it "client". Both machines are running WinXP. What do I need to do?
We insert one more network card into the server. We connect the server and the client with a cross cable. Set up a new connection, let's call it "bridge" on the server - a local network connection. We give the network card on the server forcibly (in the TCP / IP properties) the address 172.20.0.1, the mask 255.255.255.0, the default gateway 172.20.0.1. We configure a similar connection on the client, give it the address 172.20.0.2, mask 255.255.255.0, default gateway 172.20.0.1. On the client and server we set the same workgroup name, for example, hackers. After that, both computers must ping each other, i.e. from the server, ping 172.20.0.2 should succeed, and from the client, ping 172.20.0.1 should also work. The address number is 172.20, which is not important there, you can choose from a wide range available for local networks: 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255, 172.16.0.0 - 172.31.0.0, 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.0. It is necessary to choose such addresses so that they are guaranteed to be absent from the already existing local network.
Install the Proxy Plus program (http://www.proxyplus.net) on the server with all default parameters. When installing, we say that we want the proxy to run as a server.
We go to the server using a browser to the proxy server management system, i.e. to the address http://172.20.0.1:4400/ or http: // localhost: 4400 or http://127.0.0.1:4400 or http: // any ip-server: 4400. Click on the "Proxy Settings" link, then in the "Security" submenu that appears, then "Secure Clients". In the text field under the text "New client IP:" write the client's IP address 172.20.0.2, click "Add".
We create rules for processing the client. Click "Access List", then in the "General" submenu put a check mark "Enable Access List:" and click "Save". In the "Objects" submenu, in the "New object name" field, write a name for the new rule, for example, "all" (without quotes). In the selection list "New object type" select "Everything". In the "Parameter" field, write anything, this parameter will not be used, but must be present. Let's write there "chtougodno" (without quotes) and press the "Add object" button. Click the link in the "Rules" menu, write "allow all" in the text field (without quotes) and click "Save".
In the menu on the left, click "Administrator", in the submenu "Restart" and click the "Restart" button. After a few seconds, the field will be updated and a list of protocols and ports will appear in it.
Now, after rebooting, making sure that the proxy server starts when the server computer starts, we climb onto the client. On the client's computer, in the browser properties, you need to set the proxy server address. For Internet Explorer, you need to go to the menu "Tools" - "Internet Options" - "Connection" - "Configure local area network (LAN) settings" - the "LAN Settings" button. We put a tick in the field "Use a proxy server ...", in the address field we write http://172.20.0.1, in the Port field we write 4480, click OK and OK.
For Mozilla Firefox you need to go to "Tools" - "Options" - "Advanced" - "Network" - "Connection settings" - "Settings". Select the "Manual proxy configuration" option, write http://172.20.0.1 in the HTTP Proxy field, write 4480 in the Port field, check the "Use this proxy server for all protocols" box, click OK, OK.
After that, all local sites from the client's computer (i.e., things available via the protocols http, https, ftp and some others will be available. It's not a fact that the resources of the local network (shared folders) will be available except for the server's computer, but if you don't have no local resources other than the client and the server, this is not scary.Maybe this problem can be solved by configuring the routes on the server and client, but I don’t know how yet.
We make the Internet available from the client. To do this, on the server in the same proxy server management system, click on the "Dialing" link, in the submenu, click on "General". In the "Select connection" field, select the name of the connection through which the server connects to the Internet, enter the Internet user name and password in the User name and User password fields, respectively. This should be exactly the name and password that your Internet provider gave you. Click the "Save" button. In the "Auto Dial" submenu, check the "Enable auto dial" checkbox and all checkboxes for all protocols - http, ftp, etc. Click "Save". This will allow the client, when he requests resources from the Internet, to automatically launch an Internet connection on the server.
In the menu on the left, click "Administrator", in the submenu "Restart" and click the "Restart" button. After a few seconds, the field will be updated and a list of protocols and ports will appear in it. I recommend rebooting just in case.
After that, if the Internet on the server is turned on, any client request to the Internet site will be processed in the same way as the server would do. If the Internet was not turned on, it will turn on automatically, for which no additional effort is required from the person sitting in front of the client.
All! The internet works. We are happy!
Traveling across the Internet using your computer, laptop or even a mobile device, sooner or later each user is faced with the problem of accessing some resources. Of course, the question immediately arises, what is the reason for this and how to get rid of such troubles. Or, for example, a company office has many computers and one access to the global network. How, in this case, to connect all workplaces to the Internet so that at the same time it remains possible to control the traffic usage by each employee? And the security issues of the office network from external influences (hackers) in this case immediately come to the fore. Using a certain type of connection in such situations seems to be the most reasonable decision, so let's take a closer look at all aspects of setting up a proxy server on Windows 7.
Let's make a reservation right away that for faster and more anonymous work on the Internet, it is better not to save money using any kind of free proxy. They are very slow, because a lot of people are already sitting on them. Therefore, we decided to take several private proxies to configure a proxy server on Windows 7 within the framework of this article.
What is it and what functions does it perform
Everyone knows about mediation in one way or another. Usually this concept is associated with trade. The proxy server is also a kind of intermediary. But this has nothing to do with trade. Through a proxy server, which is a set of networked computer programs, a client (software or hardware system component) requests data from various network services.
For example, an Internet browser through which a user browses global network resources (sites) first connects to a proxy server making external requests. The web server on which the required site is located sends an information packet in response. The proxy server generates this packet in accordance with its settings and sends it to the client (Internet browser). As a result, the user sees the site he needs on the screen. In this case, the visit to the resource is linked to a completely different address than the IP of the computer from which the request was made.
In an office network, a proxy server connects through a router, which in this case is an access point. A single computer is connected directly through its network card.
Connecting and configuring a proxy server on Windows 7
Suppose a user wants to anonymously visit a site or cannot get to it due to blocking of the ip-addresses of the network to which his computer is included. You must correctly create a connection, that is, configure a proxy server. Depending on the Internet browser used, this process can be multidirectional, but only before opening the proxy server settings through any browser. If earlier it was possible to use mismatched ip-addresses for different browsers, now this will not work, with the exception of Mozilla Firefox. Connecting and configuring a proxy server affects the settings of all Internet browsers used in Windows 7.
How to configure the system browser Internet Explorer
Specialized resources where you can view the necessary data for free can be easily found through a search on the Internet. It is enough to enter a request, for example, of the form "Proxy List". Some resources that post such data:
- foxtools.ru/Proxy
- proxy-fresh.ru/proxy/
- spys.ru and others.
Setting up Opera on your computer
In the latest versions of the browser, the proxy server settings are tied to the system ones. From this it follows that the process of setting up a proxy server is the same as through a browser, as using the Windows 7 Control Panel. The same window of local network settings will open as in the case of Internet Explorer. To verify this, in Opera, select "Menu // Settings // Browser // Change proxy server settings" in Opera.
How to register in Google Chrome
We work with Yandex
Mozilla Firefox setup
How to customize Safari
Select the settings tab from the drop-down list of the main browser menu, then in the window that opens, go to the "Add-ons" menu item, where click the button for changing the proxy settings.
Video: Correct proxy server setup on Windows 7
How to disable proxy
To disable the proxy server in browsers, it is enough to uncheck the box allowing its use in the network settings. In Mozilla Firefox, individual settings can be applied.
Installing browser add-ons
To connect to Internet resources through a proxy server, browser plug-ins are often used to bypass site blocking by redirecting traffic. These are add-ons such as ZenMate, friGate, Web Proxy and many others. For every browser on the Internet, you can find more than one option.
Let's consider the friGate application for Mozilla Firefox as an example. After installation, the plug-in icon appears in the panel opposite the address bar, clicking on which you can select the necessary settings, for example, turning on the proxy server for all sites or by selecting resources from the list.
How to connect via VPN
With a virtual private network (VPN), all personal computer traffic is passed through a proxy server. At the same time, a high level of anonymity is guaranteed, and the connection speed does not drop. To use a VPN connection in Windows 7, you can install CyberGhost 5, the free version of which is enough to provide anonymous user surfing the Internet.
When you enable protection, the program will advise you to upgrade and switch to the paid version. If you want to get additional functionality, you can use the offer. Otherwise, the request should be ignored.
When CyberGhost 5 is installed, program settings are configured automatically. This creates a virtual TAP-Windows Adapter V9 and a new network connection going through it. In the properties of the component of the Internet Protocol (TCP / IPv4) of the network card used, the DNS servers of the VPN connection are automatically registered.
Why proxy doesn't work and how to fix it
Sites may not open if proxy is unavailable. This means that the server has stopped working. This often happens when using free servers that can be created temporarily. Also, failures are possible during peak server loads. In this case, you should use other addresses from free or paid proxy lists. What else? If the proxy server is incorrectly configured, the Internet will also not respond, so you should pay special attention to these questions. Follow the setup method suggested in the article, and the "Unable to connect to the proxy server" problem can be avoided in most cases.
We would like to devote this article to advanced users who want to remain anonymous when visiting Internet resources. The only convenient way that you can become anonymous user on the network is to use a proxy server. How to do this - we will tell you in this article.
What is a proxy server?
A proxy server is a server hosted by the ISP that acts as a "bridge". That is, you enter the address and port of the proxy server in the connection properties settings. Having entered the site address, the request goes not directly, but through a proxy server, which processes this user request and redirects it through itself to its destination. The site you are requesting does not identify you as a visitor, but a proxy server, with its IP address, and therefore its location.It should be understood that there are several types of proxy servers: which hide the user and which do not hide the user. If the site has a more or less serious IP determination system, then the user's real IP address, not from an anonymous proxy server, will be calculated, but there are only a few sites with such an IP determination system, so it will be quite enough for anonymity and access to closed resources a simple proxy server. To completely hide yourself, use highly anonymous proxy servers that completely hide the user and hide the very use of the proxy.
In order to find a proxy server, we recommend entering the corresponding query into a search engine. There are a lot of sites on which open proxy servers from different countries are published. As mentioned above, the proxy server must have the following format: separate IP address and port, or XX.XX.XX.XX: YY where the mask with "X" is the IP address, and the mask with "Y" is the port ... When choosing a proxy, the site recommends paying attention to the timing of the proxy server, the smaller it is, the higher the speed of loading pages through the proxy will be.
It is worth noting that it is not very easy to find a working, let alone a high-quality proxy server, so it will be necessary to try their performance "live". Now let's take a look at how to set up a proxy server for the browser.
What is a proxy server used for?
Surely many of you have visited such resources, where your location, provider, operating system and other parameters of your computer were determined. If there is nothing wrong with determining the operating system, browser and other computer parameters, then we are sure that many of you were confused by the fact that your IP address, provider, and even more so your location was determined. That is, the first reason for using a proxy server is anonymity, so that neither the site administration nor other users know your location.The second reason why a proxy server is used is to visit resources that are blocked for you. There are resources on the Internet that block users full access to their site or to any of their functions, while blocking by the user's country occurs. That is, if, for example, you live in Russia, and you want to watch a video on a European site, but it is not available for users from our country, then using a proxy server of another country (for which access is open) you can watch this video. This is an example of restricting the functions of a site by the user's country, but some resources completely block pages of sites, in which a proxy server will also solve the problem.
This is for Internet proxies. Previously, the proxy server was used not as a method of anonymity, but as an "Internet accelerator" and a way to save traffic. Several years ago, Internet prices were very high, so some ISPs offered free access to some Internet services, for example, ICQ, which was free of charge from the network. Along with this, the proxy server performed the function of saving traffic when it saved on its server frequently visited sites of users for their fast loading. Now this type of local proxy servers is practically not used, but it was impossible not to mention them in this article.
Setting up a proxy server
To configure the proxy server in the browser, you must make the appropriate settings in the connection properties. In order to get into the connection properties, there are 2 ways: do it through the browser or through the control panel.To get into the connection settings through the browser, you need to go to its settings and go to the "Network" tab. Next, you will need to click on the "Connection Settings" or "Proxy Server Settings" button - depending on the browser. For example, let's look at how to set up a proxy in the Chrome browser.
In order to configure a proxy in Chrome, you need to click on the settings menu button, which is located under the browser close button, and select the "Settings" item.
Then you need to open additional settings by clicking at the very bottom on the inscription "Show advanced settings".
In the additional settings in the "Network" section under the inscription "Google Chrome uses the system's proxy server settings to connect to the network" click on the "Change proxy server settings ..." button.
You will see a window in which you need to click the button: "Network settings". In the second window that appears, you will need to check the box next to the inscription "Use a proxy server ..." and enter the address of the proxy server itself: IP and port. After that click "OK" in the second window, and the same thing in the first one. Now open a new page in your browser and go to the site 2ip.ru, where you can check the functionality of the proxy server.
The second option to configure a proxy server is through the control panel. Go into it and select the "Browser Options" icon. In the window that appears, go to the "Connections" tab and enter the proxy server settings as described above.