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Proxy server help plez (little bit of explanation needed)

Discussion in 'Technology Forum' started by The Troll, Mar 2, 2004.

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  1. Mar 2, 2004 at 9:37 PM #1
    The Troll

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    Could one of you techie guys explain how proxie servers work?

    Here is my situation:

    Where I work we are using Novell BorderManager 3.7, IP addresses on the network are issued by the server automatically via DCHP and always vary when you login.

    I have a computer that is connected to the network but am unable to access the internet. Our techie claims it is my PC - I think he is bullshitting me.

    I don't know enough about the stuff to call his ass on the carpet but I have a feeling the jerk is doing it just to be a pain.

    If he is doing it - how could he be blocking me? I have checked all the proxy on my PC and it is all correct. Since the IP address is not permanent - how could it be blocked?
     
  2. Mar 2, 2004 at 10:46 PM #2
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    Basically you connect to the proxy server and then to outside your network.
     
  3. Mar 2, 2004 at 11:01 PM #3
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    You can't block a dynamic IP address from a proxy. You can only block specific IP address or IP ranges which is a possibility.
     
  4. Mar 2, 2004 at 11:25 PM #4
    The Troll

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    That is what I thought - can you block it via the MAC address?
     
  5. Mar 3, 2004 at 7:49 AM #5
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    Actually I think that is possible with some Proxy Servers. I know I've seen it and I know it can be done on our firewall.
     
  6. Mar 3, 2004 at 12:47 PM #6
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    depends on the version of proxy
     
  7. Mar 3, 2004 at 1:47 PM #7
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    Novell BorderManager - either version 3.7 or 3.8 - not sure which one.
     
  8. Mar 3, 2004 at 10:00 PM #8
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    Your problem is Bordermanager - that product SUCKS. And your techie therefore sucks for using it. And your company sucks for still putting money in a dead horse (Novell). And therefore you suck for being part of said company.

    That said, could be your PC, but why wouldn't your techie work on that too?
     
  9. Mar 4, 2004 at 11:48 AM #9
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    thank you for saying it... I felt bad about saying that to him
     
  10. Mar 5, 2004 at 12:23 AM #10
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    That's what I'm here for! :)
     
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