How Do You Configure A Proxy Server For Windows XP?
Your IP, or Internet Protocol, address sends information from your computer to the Internet. When you surf the Internet, you compromise your information. You may have wondered why certain sites know where you are. This is because your IP is traceable. Most of the websites that you visit are safe and there is no need for worry. Usually, companies track your IP address for advertisement purposes. A proxy server is another computer that you can use to mask or hide your real IP from the Internet. It works as a gateway between your computer and the Internet. Using a proxy server will protect your IP so it is not traceable. These instructions apply to a Windows-based computer. Click on the “Start menu button.” Select the “Control Panel” and then scroll to “Internet Options.” Select the “Connections” tab. Under the “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” title, click the “LAN Settings” button. Click the box under “Proxy Server.” Select the box next to “Bypass Proxy Server for Local Addresses.” Op
