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Chapter 4 - ProxyServer Software
Adding Proxy Applications
Certain software on your LAN may require a TCP or UDP port usage that is not currently supported
by the ProxyServer. If this is the case, you will need to add the port usage using the Proxy
Applications Configuration dialog. If you want more information about application configuration refer
to RFC 1700 (http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/htbin/rfc/rfc1700.html) which defines the Internet Protocol
suite. RFC 1700 identifies parameters such as Internet address, domain names, autonomous system
numbers, protocol numbers, port numbers, and many others. Once the necessary information has
been determined, you can add the application(s) to the supported list. Without this information, the
ProxyServer will not allow packets through to the Internet from the unknown software.
The default list of protocols includes many of the most common port usages, however, not all are
included because an increase in the number of port usages supported means a possible decrease in
performance speed, and an increased security risk.
If you wish to add ProxyServer applications that are not currently supported, click on the Proxy
Server button in the Proxy Setup menu. The Proxy Applications Configuration dialog box
appears. This menu includes a list of all the applications currently supported by the ProxyServer.
Click on the Add button. The Add/Edit Entry dialog box appears.
This dialog will allow you choose the desired protocol and enter a Port Name/Number and
Description. After you have entered these items, click on OK to add the port usage to the list of
supported usages.
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