LAN-Projekt WinProxy WinProxy's Three Major Functions Forrest Stroud
WinProxy's Three Major Functions
Modem sharing allows all computers on a local network to access the Internet through a single modem and Internet connection. The proxy server aspect handles outgoing requests from computers on a LAN, while the firewall handles incoming requests and protects against unauthorized access.
Finally, caching allows for more efficient use of resources for users of the proxy server. With a shared cache, users can quickly and efficiently retrieve web pages that have been downloaded previously without having to reconnect to the Internet.
In addition to supporting the HTTP (web) protocol, WinProxy also supports SSL/HTTPS (secure web), FTP, Gopher, and SOCKS 4/5 protocols (with SOCKS5 Authentication capabilities). Additionally, the server acts as a gateway for FTP, POP3, SMTP, News (NNTP), Real Audio, and Telnet services. WinProxy is also the first proxy server to include an integrated mail server.
