Re: [squid-users] Using Squid as a proxy to change network devices' properties instead of web broswers'?

> > >I got Squid v2.7 stable 6 installed and working in a Windows XP Pro. SP2
> > >machine, with its IIS, as a proxy server. I can make clients' web
> > >browsers (e.g., IE and Firefox in Windows XP), go through this proxy
> > >server with no problems.
> > >
> > >I am wondering if I can use Squid to do the same proxy for network
> > >devices (e.g., onboard network). I would like to be able to set up PCs'
> > >Internet access instead of web browsers.
> >
> > The use of Squid as HTTP proxy is limited only individual app or devices
> > capabilities.
> >
> > On windows XP the command "proxycfg -u" IIRC is sufficient to get the
> > MS-produced apps using the same settings as IE, whether they are proxy
> > or not.

OK, I think this is perfect after trying it in a Dell OEM Windows XP
Home SP2. Is this a common method for Windows' proxy setups?

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