115Using the BayStack Instant Internet Management Software Version 7.11Chapter 4Proxy servicesThis chapter describes how to use Setup to configure the Instant Internet unit as aWeb, DNS, or SOCKS proxy server and provides additional information onSOCKS configuration.Understanding proxy serversA proxy server makes a connection to the application server for the client. Theproxy server relays data between the client and the applications server. From theapplication server’s perspective, the proxy server is the client.When a client wants to make a connection to an application server, the clientconnects to the proxy server. The application server’s address and port number arepassed to the proxy server via a proxy protocol. The proxy server then connects tothe application server. After the connection to the application server is established,the proxy server relays data between the client and the applications server.You can use the Instant Internet unit as a:• Web (HTTP) proxy server• DNS proxy server• SOCKS proxy serverUsing SetupSetup is the utility you use to create and configure servers and services for theInstant Internet unit. When you install Instant Internet, you create and configuregeneral servers and services.
