home proxy opinion

**merlin** · 12-06-2002, 08:46 AM

ok, right now Im using analog x proxy on my network for all the pc's to access the internet. I wanna get something more than that, soemthing like wingate maybe. Does anyone know any other free proxies with more options than analog x ? any other suggestions ?

TIA

**Pseudocyber** · 12-06-2002, 10:03 AM

Free? Why not use ICS?

Wingate is excellent - I've used it before, a long time ago.

twas · 12-06-2002, 10:23 AM

Merlin, O'Great Wiz

I use a program named SyGate (http://www.sygate.com), it's an Internet sharing type program that I've used with Dialup, Cable and now DSL. It's not a resource hog and it's easy to configure. This was much better than MS's ICS program.

Since I haven't taken the time yet to figure out exactly what a "proxy" is I don't if this is what you're looking for.

:ufo: :ufo: :ufo:

twas

ps - I think the home/personal version is still free.

**merlin** · 12-06-2002, 11:03 AM

thanks for the replys guys...

Pseudo, personally, I dont like ICS. Had it before and for some reason, remote PC's just get disconnected. No errors pop up or any other symptoms, just quits. I tried to fiddle with it and I set it up numerous times without any luck. So I decided to download analog x proxy server.

Twas, proxy is just a server on your machine that routes all the requests from machines connected to it...basically its like a gateway. For example in analog x proxy, you can configure HTTP, SMTP, POP3 etc... look at the screenshot below..

for more info, you can go here :
http://whatis.techtarget.com/definit...i212840,00.htm

thanks again :D

**merlin** · 12-06-2002, 11:11 AM

yes, of course. forgot that screenshot. :angry2:

twas · 12-06-2002, 11:17 AM

Merlin,

Thanks for the Info. O'Great Wiz.

:ufo: :ufo: :ufo:

twas

**Pseudocyber** · 12-06-2002, 11:24 AM

I would add that an Internet Proxy also does cacheing. So, frequently visited/static websites have a much faster "perceived" response time.

12-06-2002, 08:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
merlin I helped the forums. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,612 OS: 3.11	home proxy opinion ok, right now Im using analog x proxy on my network for all the pc's to access the internet. I wanna get something more than that, soemthing like wingate maybe. Does anyone know any other free proxies with more options than analog x ? any other suggestions ? TIA

12-06-2002, 10:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pseudocyber NetEngr/Geek Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Earth\US\NC\Charlotte Posts: 1,394 OS: Win2K	Free? Why not use ICS? Wingate is excellent - I've used it before, a long time ago. __________________ AM = :coffee: PM = :cheers: CCNA, NNCSSx2, MCSE (NT), A+, CNA

12-06-2002, 10:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
twas Servant Of The General Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Plant Celexia (By way Of Mcloud, OK) Posts: 286 OS: #1) Win98 SE #2) Win 2000	Merlin, O'Great Wiz I use a program named SyGate (http://www.sygate.com), it's an Internet sharing type program that I've used with Dialup, Cable and now DSL. It's not a resource hog and it's easy to configure. This was much better than MS's ICS program. Since I haven't taken the time yet to figure out exactly what a "proxy" is I don't if this is what you're looking for. :ufo: :ufo: :ufo: twas ps - I think the home/personal version is still free. __________________ I am who I am, unless I'm some one else. --- If you think you understand the things I say, you need to seek HELP IMMEDADTELY. Last edited by twas : 12-06-2002 at 10:25 AM.

12-06-2002, 11:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
twas Servant Of The General Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Plant Celexia (By way Of Mcloud, OK) Posts: 286 OS: #1) Win98 SE #2) Win 2000	Merlin, Thanks for the Info. O'Great Wiz. :ufo: :ufo: :ufo: twas __________________ I am who I am, unless I'm some one else. --- If you think you understand the things I say, you need to seek HELP IMMEDADTELY.

12-06-2002, 11:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pseudocyber NetEngr/Geek Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Earth\US\NC\Charlotte Posts: 1,394 OS: Win2K	I would add that an Internet Proxy also does cacheing. So, frequently visited/static websites have a much faster "perceived" response time. __________________ AM = :coffee: PM = :cheers: CCNA, NNCSSx2, MCSE (NT), A+, CNA

12-06-2002, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
merlin I helped the forums. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,612 OS: 3.11	thanks for the replys guys... Pseudo, personally, I dont like ICS. Had it before and for some reason, remote PC's just get disconnected. No errors pop up or any other symptoms, just quits. I tried to fiddle with it and I set it up numerous times without any luck. So I decided to download analog x proxy server. Twas, proxy is just a server on your machine that routes all the requests from machines connected to it...basically its like a gateway. For example in analog x proxy, you can configure HTTP, SMTP, POP3 etc... look at the screenshot below.. for more info, you can go here : http://whatis.techtarget.com/definit...i212840,00.htm thanks again :D

12-06-2002, 11:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
merlin I helped the forums. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,612 OS: 3.11	yes, of course. forgot that screenshot. :angry2: