Funk Software Proxy User Manual page 17

IP Polling
"Polling" refers to Proxy's process of searching the network for host PCs. When
Proxy searches for IP-based workstations it allows you to select one or more
broadcast addresses in one of the following ways:
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Depending on how much of the network you choose to poll, your search for IP-
based workstations could take anywhere from a couple of seconds to much
longer. A status bar in the Connect dialog shows your polling progress; if need
be, you can choose Stop Poll to stop your search.
Adding a Broadcast Address
To add an address to the Broadcast Address list:
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<Local Network>— searches your local subnet based on a standard IP
broadcast. This type of poll may only work on a local segment, and
results may vary based on your particular IP stack implementation.
<Local Network> is always available in the broadcast address list. Each
time you bring up the Connect dialog, Proxy automatically performs a
<Local Network> poll (if this feature is set in the Preferences dialog).
IP Broadcast address — searches for a host PC on a specific IP address
in dot notation form a.b.c.d. For example, 198.186.160.55 would search
for a host PC by sending a packet to the address 198.186.160.55 only.
IP Scan address range — searches for a host PC on a range of IP
addresses in dot notation form a.b.c.d(e). For example,
198.186.160.5(99) would scan all addresses starting at 198.186.160.5 for
99 addresses.
Symbolic DNS name — searches for a host PC using a symbolic DNS
name. For example, machine.company.com, would first do a DNS
lookup on the name machine.company.com, then send a packet to its IP
address.
Click Insert to bring up the Add/Edit Broadcast Address dialog box,
then click the Broadcast to address button.
Enter a valid IP broadcast address or DNS name in the Address field.
Enter an optional description string in the Description field.
Click OK.
Your address will now appear in the Broadcast address list. If you
entered a DNS name, the Address field will be set to its IP address, and if
you have not entered a Description that field will contain the DNS name.