How To Set Up And Configure Proxy Server in Windows 11
1How To Set Up And Configure Proxy Server in Windows 11
Want to browse the web with a certain degree of anonymity? You came to the right place. Just be sure when entering an address and port number that you type it in EXACTLY as it appears. Otherwise you will be without an internet connection and will have to resort back to your NAT.
In this video we will be setting up a proxy server. Companies use proxy servers. Some people use proxies to hide then IP Address and location and they also use these servers to access blocked websites. Proxy servers have been around for a long time and are not all bad. But there is a bad side to some proxy sites, they can lead to malware sites and other unsavory sites, so be careful when using them. In the UK a lot of ISP companies block your ip from accessing certain sites. Some people use Anonymous Proxy to bypass these blocks.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 11 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).
Some detailed information about proxy servers:
A proxy server is an intermediary between your Windows 11 PC or device and the Internet. This server makes requests to websites, servers, and services on the Internet for you. For example, say that you use a web browser to visit a certain website and your browser is set to use a proxy server.
After you type www.wiley.com, the request is sent to the proxy server. The server then sends the request to the server where the website is hosted. The homepage of the Wiley website is returned to the proxy server which, in turn, returns the homepage to you.
One reason companies use proxy servers is that doing so helps them save precious bandwidth. Proxy servers can compress traffic, cache files and web pages from the Internet, and even strip ads from websites before they reach your computer. This allows companies to save bandwidth, especially when they have hundreds or thousands of employees accessing mostly the same popular websites (such as CNN news or The New York Times). Other benefits include improved security and privacy.
By default, Windows 11 is set to automatically detect proxy settings. However, this may not work when you’re connected to your company’s business network. One way to set up a proxy is to specify a script address that is given to you by the network administrator or by the company’s IT department. When using a configuration script for a proxy server, note that its address is similar to a URL
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