what is the purpose of using a proxy server?

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what is the purpose of using a proxy server?

2007-03-20 16:06:22 · 2 answers · asked by js_batres 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking

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Proxy server is used for Internet connection sharing over LAN. It is also used to enforce security in LAN. You can block certain sites and allow only specific contents through use of proxy. Proxy acts as a gateway between client machines on LAN and Internet Router.

2007-03-20 16:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by Jayesh Sharma 1 · 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.

2007-03-20 16:09:34 · answer #2 · answered by aRabidLunatic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋