User guide
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DSU ProxyServer User Guide
MTPSR2-201
Introduction
The information provided in this chapter enables multiple users to configure their Windows
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PCs to
access the Internet through a ProxyServer. The procedures are divided into two sections, based on
operating platform. The first section covers configuration of Windows 95/98 PCs, and the second
section covers configuration of Windows NT (4.0 Workstation) PCs.
Before you Begin
Before you begin the client setup process, read through the following requirements:
ProxyServer
The ProxyServer was configured by the administrator who, while installing the software, determined
that the ProxyServer would either automatically assign Internet (IP) addresses, or require that they
be assigned manually to each client PC. Also, the administrator assigned an IP address to the
ProxyServer’s Ethernet port, and assigned user names and passwords to the WAN links. All these
factors play a role in client configuration and you should be aware of the decisions made prior to
setting up client PCs.
PC
To access the ProxyServer, your PC must have communications capability including hardware, such
as a network card, and any necessary software.
If the ProxyServer does not automatically assign an IP address to each PC, you will have to obtain it
from your network administrator. You will also need the IP address for the ProxyServer (the Gateway
address), and the IP Address of your ISP’s Domain Name Server (DNS). If this address is unknown,
the ProxyServer supports DNS caching which enables you to use the ProxyServer’s Ethernet
address as the DNS address on the client PCs.
All these items are needed so your PC can identify the ProxyServer as its gateway and properly set
up your network security.
Checklist
A checklist has been provided near the end of each procedure (Step 17 for Win95/98, Step 20 for
WinNT). This checklist is included in the setup so that you can record all the pertinent information
required for the connection between your PC and the ProxyServer. Keep this as a reference for
future upgrades.