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in not-technical term - it's like a middle-man. :)
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in not-technical term - it's like a middle-man. :)

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Thats makes sense, so I have some kind of proxy with my adsl lan modem. I had to give a proxy address and by guessing the IP of this modem, it worked. It has firewall, but no caching facilities. <br />
On other hand, can I call my modem a proxy?<br />

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Thats makes sense, so I have some kind of proxy with my adsl lan modem. I had to give a proxy address and by guessing the IP of this modem, it worked. It has firewall, but no caching facilities.
On other hand, can I call my modem a proxy?


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Uumm.. maybe yes and NO.<br />
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A modem is just a device to do signal conversion (MOdulalation DEModulation - i hope I got the term right). &nbsp;Nowadays, most hardware manufacturer tend to put everything in one box. &nbsp;Simplification.<br />
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It does helped end-user alot. &nbsp;But again, there are limitation, just like you mentioned; Your box has some proxy capability, but lack of caching.<br />
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In most cases (personal opinion), these kind of box would have been called &quot;internet station&quot;, &quot;NAT box&quot;, and yes, I believe it could be called a &quot;proxy server&quot; too.<br />
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I hope this help.
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Uumm.. maybe yes and NO.

A modem is just a device to do signal conversion (MOdulalation DEModulation - i hope I got the term right).  Nowadays, most hardware manufacturer tend to put everything in one box.  Simplification.

It does helped end-user alot.  But again, there are limitation, just like you mentioned; Your box has some proxy capability, but lack of caching.

In most cases (personal opinion), these kind of box would have been called "internet station", "NAT box", and yes, I believe it could be called a "proxy server" too.

I hope this help.

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Hi!<br />
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What is a proxy? What is it used for?<br />
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Thanks. 
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Hi!

What is a proxy? What is it used for?

Thanks. 

What is a proxy?

Networking is the process of connecting computing devices, peripherals and terminals together through a system that uses wiring, cabling or radio waves that enable their users to communicate, share information and interact over distances. Often associated are issues regarding operating systems, hardware and equipment, cloud and virtual networking, protocols, architecture, storage and management.