
5.5 Proxy server
most common situations:
1.To connect from the WinRoute host it is necessary to use the proxy server of your ISP.
Proxy server included in WinRoute can forward all queries to so called parent proxy server).
2.Internet connection is performed via a
Proxy server can receive and process clients’ queries locally. The line will not be dialed if access to the requested page is forbidden.
3.WinRoute is deployed within a network with many hosts where proxy server has been used. It would be too complex and
The Internet connection functionality is kept if proxy server is used — it is not necessary to edit configuration of individual hosts (or only some hosts should be
The WinRoute’s proxy server can be used for HTTP, HTTPS and FTP protocols. Proxy server does not support the SOCKS protocol ( a special protocol used for communication between the client and the proxy server).
Note: For detailed information on using FTP on the WinRoute’s proxy server, refer to chapter 23.6.
Proxy Server Configuration
To configure proxy server parameters open the Proxy server tab in Configuration → Content Filtering → HTTP Policy.
Enable non-transparent proxy server
This option enables the HTTP proxy server in WinRoute on the port inserted in the Port entry (3128 port is set by the default).
Warning : If you use a port number that is already used by another service or application, WinRoute will accept this port, however, the proxy server will not be able to run and the following report will be logged into the Error log (refer to chapter 20.8):
failed to bind to port 3128: another application is using this port
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