What is an example of a proxy?

Is it legal to use proxies?

No, it is not legal. The internet was designed to be peer-to-peer and is not accessible by any central point of control. The government can trace where you're coming from at the time of your request, and will know the IP address of the person/group who sent the content you requested.

Why does the server log your IP address? Many ISPs, and almost all public computers, do log your IP address for security purposes. This is useful to ensure that you are not accessing illegal content from within your own house or local area network.

The same is true on mobile phones. Although if you are accessing content which is not available in the country you are visiting then your network provider may be able to identify your location. This is usually through the cell phone tower your phone is using.

Is it legal to use a proxy? A proxy is an internet address. It is used as a means of accessing the internet from behind a firewall, when the standard access is blocked. It is like having a password protected website on your computer that is only accessible when you go through a specific site. A proxy allows you to visit all websites.

Although the same laws apply to using a proxy as to accessing the internet directly, it is usually not recommended. Why is it illegal to use proxies? If you have the freedom to choose what you wish to do and how you wish to access the internet, it is entirely legal to do so. The problem with a proxy is that there is no way for us to check that you are really using it as an access method and not as a cloak for illegal activity.

Can I hide my identity online? Yes, you can use a proxy to hide your identity. This is most often used by hackers to get around website blocking and security measures that restrict access to certain sites. For example, some schools and universities block social networking sites to stop students getting into trouble by spending too much time online. A proxy allows you to access these sites from behind a proxy address, as if you were visiting the site from a school computer.

In most countries, it is legal to use a proxy, as long as you are using it for legitimate reasons. Using a proxy for an illegal purpose would not be legal, although in some countries this is not enforced.

What is an example of a proxy?

A proxy is used when a server on the Internet wants to appear as though it is located within the network of the client, the "inside" network. The client connects to the proxy server on the Internet, and the proxy server provides all of the network services of the inside network, such as internet access.

The proxy server is responsible for the following: Routing all outbound traffic from the client to the internet. This could be from a computer inside the inside network, or from an outside computer (eg, a user in a different office).

Routing all inbound traffic from the internet to the client. Acting as a "front end" for the inside network by providing network services. This includes managing network connections, providing authentication, and maintaining records of which client is allowed to access which resources. For example, a proxy server could act as a firewall, preventing clients from accessing certain resources on the inside network.

There are many types of proxies: Simple proxies are simple servers that only provide internet access. Managed proxies are servers that provide internet access, but also maintain records of the clients who are allowed to connect to the inside network. Application proxies are proxies that are specifically designed to provide internet access to specific applications. For example, some application proxies can only provide internet access for the Outlook email client.

For example, most companies have a proxy server that acts as a "gateway" between their company LAN and the internet. All computers on the company LAN use the proxy server as a gateway to access the internet. This allows them to access the internet from behind the firewall without being exposed to the internet.