How to Set Up a Proxy Server on a Web Page
A proxy server helps improve Web performance in many ways. For instance, a proxy server stores a copy of websites that are accessed frequently on your network so that, when you navigate to them, they are retrieved faster. Through a proxy server, you also can protect your network from threats such as viruses, malware and spyware, as well as restrict access to Web pages you find inappropriate, distracting or useless. You can swiftly set up a proxy server block on a Web page by downloading software developed for this purpose.
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Operate the WinGate Proxy Server on your network to establish a proxy block on a Web page. The software controls and secures a network by providing the tools network administrators need to manage and safeguard a small business, enterprise or home network. Features include the ability to secure and manage Internet access, improve employee productivity by establishing proxy server restrictions on inappropriate or distracting Web pages, monitor Internet usage in real time and protect against viruses, spam and internal or external threats. To download WinGate Proxy Server, select the operating system you are using on your network and follow the installation prompts. You may choose to begin with a 30-day free trial (see Resources).
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Administer WinProxy on your network to set up a proxy server on any Web page. WinProxy is a multifunctional proxy server with a firewall that has an integrated mail server. Compatible with Windows 95, 98, 2000 Windows NT and XP, WinProxy enables your network to connect to the Internet through a single IP address, making it easy for network administrators to set proxy server restrictions on Web pages as well as to manage users and groups within the network. WinProxy also provides centralized protection against viruses that could enter the network through emails. To set up a proxy server on a Web page with WinProxy, browse to the download page (see Resources), click on the "WinProxy 1.5.3" link and follow the installation prompts corresponding to your specific operating system. WinProxy offers a free demo version ideal for small networks.
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Establish a proxy server on a Web page with Squid. This efficient proxy server software runs with most available operating systems, including Windows. It delivers a wide array of features that will help network administrators improve the overall functionality of a network. Aside from monitoring and reducing bandwidth to ensure that your network runs fast, Squid enables you to set up proxy server filters on Web pages to keep users from accessing unsuitable or potentially harmful Web content. To download Squid, visit the download page (see Resources) and click on the link that says "Official source code release," displayed within the text. When redirected, click on the "Stable Versions" link and select and install the version that best suits your needs and matches your operating system.
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