Many people need a proxy server and don't realize it. A proxy server maximizes Internet connections, protects the privacy of the users on the LAN, and acts as a firewall guarding against intrusion.
Some proxy servers come as turnkey boxes, while others are software.
This software product retrieves and stores Web pages, and in addition it forwards numerous Internet services such as POP3, RealNetworks' RealAudio, and America Online, making access to the Internet transparent. Security features let you prevent or restrict Internet access based on an IP address. Logging features let you monitor access. You need some knowledge of IP addressing to set up and manage WinProxy, but the system is helpful and forgiving. Find out how.