How to configure a Terminal Proxy or SOCKS proxy? Read on if you want to use a proxy to browse the Internet while using a computer. In this article, we’ll cover how to configure both.
Configuring a Terminal Proxy
Using a command-line interface, you can configure a terminal proxy by setting several environment variables. These settings can control whether or not HTTP and FTP traffic should go through a proxy. The proxy settings can either be persistent in your profile or non-persistent in your shell session. While there are times when you want to force traffic through a proxy, you can safely override them from the command line.
The PAC file contains the proxy settings. For instance, 4.5.6.7:8080 is the web proxy, while 7.8.9.10:8080 is the proxy for internal sites. The PAC file is cryptic, and some sysadmins make a mess of it. Read the following tips if you are unsure how to configure a terminal proxy. You can also visit the SUSE Support Knowledgebase for more information.
Authentication is an essential part of using terminal services. Some companies and large organizations employ strict security policies. As such, clients do not have direct access to the Internet. This includes all TCP and UDP ports, SSL port 443, and TELNET. It is a good idea to allow TELNET connections through a firewall. However, if you’re using Terminal Services, you must be very careful about the security of your system.
Configuring a SOCKS proxy
Setting up a SOCKS proxy for your terminal proxy will allow you to connect to your web browser from an SSH server. First, you should change the port to localhost:1337, which will enable your browser to connect to your SSH server. After you do this, you should test the proxy using a web browser. You can test this by clicking “OK” in the proxy connection properties menu.
The first step in setting up a SOCKS proxy is to enter the server’s IP address and the port number that listens for connections. A port number can be anywhere from 1025 to 65535, but make sure that you do not use the same port for other connections. You may want to enable authentication on the server and enter a username and password. Once the proxy server is configured, the configuration will be transparent to the end-user. Next, test the proxy by choosing a previously inaccessible device and using the SSH applet to connect to it.
The next step is to set up the tunnel for your SOCKS server. Unlike a normal proxy, SSH tunneling allows your client to appear as a local host without interfering with a firewall or port forwarding. SSH tunneling is an effective solution, but it’s not always the best option for security reasons. Depending on your firewall’s settings, you may want to use another tunnel.
