I have just the one home computer. Skype says I could be on a proxy server and hence cant connect. What is a proxy server and how do I find out if I am on one? My broadband internet connection is through UOL.
2007-01-02 19:15:42 · 10 answers · asked by David M 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Proxy server -- Is a server which uses a proxy to disguise the ip originally provided to you by your DHCP server to insure safer browsing . This way your orginal ip stays hidden .
If you want to see wether your using proxy server or not
Go to starts>controlpanel > intenet options > connections>lan settings .
A lot of times some software would prompt u using a proxy server even if ur not using one . This could be because you antivirus . anti spyware or firewall is blocking the access .
2007-01-02 19:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by Mac 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A proxy server is a computer that offers a computer network service to allow clients to make indirect network connections to other network services. A client connects to the proxy server, then requests a connection, file, or other resource available on a different server. The proxy provides the resource either by connecting to the specified server or by serving it from a cache. In some cases, the proxy may alter the client's request or the server's response for various purposes.
2007-01-03 04:54:14 · answer #2 · answered by Rajesh.T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A proxy server is a server you connect to after the one of your isp (Internet Service Provider) People usually use a proxy to hide their IP address (the unique identifier for that computer) so that there actions cannot be traced. To check whether you are on a proxy server check your connection settings on Skype.
2007-01-03 03:26:57 · answer #3 · answered by jackkenyon1991 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A server that acts as an intermediary between a workstation user and the Internet so that the enterprise can ensure security, administrative control, and caching service. A proxy server is associated with or part of a gateway server that separates the enterprise network from the outside network and a firewall server that protects the enterprise network from outside intrusion.
2007-01-03 04:56:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Also called a "proxy" or "application level gateway," it is an application between the connection between sender and receiver. All input is forwarded out a different port, closing a straight path between two networks and preventing a cracker from obtaining internal addresses and details of a private network. Streamiums used on a business network will often need to use the proxy settings configuration.
Check the firewall settings. They are blocking your access.
2007-01-03 05:50:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably complaining about the firewall in your broadband router. You probably need to open some ports. Look in the support on the website to see about running skype from behind a firewall.
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