[WinMac] Proxy Server Software--Small LAN--Recommendations?
Leary, David(david.leary[at]lmco.com)
Tue, 26 Jan 1999 13:06:45 -0800
Cable Modems (two-way) just became available in my area and I am
going to have one installed at home in about two weeks.
All the information I have, including the cable modem company say I
can share the service among a mixture of PCs and Macs over a LAN using proxy
server software. I have started looking into this and there are a *lot* of
proxy server programs out there.
I need to connect five machines (could probably limit this to 3
using the internet connection at once) 1 or 2 Mac and 3 or 4 PC.
I need to decide which proxy server program to use on a Windows 95
or 98 host machine. The major contenders seem to be Winproxy.net,
Winproxy.com, Wingate, and Spaghetti. What I need is a sure-fire solution
that will set up and work the first time around, with minimal upkeep. A good
manual, either printed or on-line, and good tech support seem vital. Primary
uses are web browsing, email, and multi-player gaming both over the LAN and
internet.
Does anyone have experience with these programs? Any advice? Any
others to look at?
Up to $120 or $130 for the software seems reasonable, but I am not
adverse to spending less.
Dave Leary
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