Getting around to set up a proxy server must be on the agenda for those who would aspire to determine their own online fates. In simple terms, proxy usually means acting as a substitute or an agent. Online a proxy is usually a computer that acts as a substitute server. In computer networks, a proxy server is a server,which acts as a mediator for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers. A client connects to the proxy server and requests some service, like web page or access to a file. What the proxy does is screen all requests against its set of filters, rules by which it can deny requests. The most common example of filtering is by IP address or protocol.

To properly set up a proxy server, it helps to do your homework and thoroughly research all that’s involved. One of the most popular proxy servers for Windows-based systems is WinProxy. One reason why it’s so popular is that nothing actually needs to be installed on the client (or requester) side. NAT is available since WinProxy is a transparent proxy. That means that the client side doesn’t even know it’s dealing with a proxy server in the first place. Other than administrative stuff like caching and security, the usual complement of protocols are available.

Configuration is not hard at all with WinProxy. It’s a great option when you want to set up a proxy server. Before you begin setting up WinProxy, install the TCP/IP protocol on all systems connected to the network. Then, install WinProxy on the system, which you want to act as the proxy server. The software can be bought from stores and also downloaded. When you begin the installation, you get the option to run the Install Wizard. Like most such wizards, you’ll be prompted for your produce license serial number right away. From there the programs automated setup routine will determine your internet connection type for you. Sometimes you’ll have to tell the program yourself. Next,it will ask to enter the username and password of the Internet connection. Just leave everything else to the program to handle. Now what’s really interesting is how it turn internal LAN addresses into unique IP addys. The IP address that the Internet Service Provider has assigned to the modem or router becomes the external address. It is this external address that will be shown to those outside your network, providing the anonymity you need. And that’s it! WinProxy will handle everything else. Simple, just like that.