Proxy Server Authentication On MikroTik Router

Have you ever heard of a proxy server? No, it’s not some kind of secret agent, rather it’s a server that acts as an intermediary between you and the internet. Proxy servers have many benefits including providing security, anonymity, and speed. In this post, we will explain how to configure a proxy server on a MikroTik router and explore some of the advantages of using a proxy server.

First, let's explore some of the benefits of using a proxy server.

Security

A proxy server can provide an extra layer of security by acting as a buffer between you and the internet. When you access the internet through a proxy server, your IP address is hidden and replaced with the IP address of the proxy server. This means that your identity and location are protected from prying eyes.

In addition, a proxy server can monitor and filter the traffic that passes through it. This can prevent malicious traffic from reaching your network. For example, a proxy server can block websites that are known to contain malware or spyware.

Anonymity

If you want to browse the internet anonymously, a proxy server is a great tool to use. When you access the internet through a proxy server, your browsing history is not recorded by your ISP or any other network administrator. This means that you can browse the internet without leaving any trace of your activity.

Speed

Another advantage of using a proxy server is that it can improve your internet speed. When you access the internet through a proxy server, the server can cache frequently used websites. This means that when you access these websites, the server can quickly deliver the content to you without having to request it from the internet. This can significantly reduce the time it takes for a website to load.

Now that we’ve explored some of the benefits of using a proxy server, let's look at how to configure a proxy server on a MikroTik router.

Configuration Steps

The following steps will guide you through the process of configuring a proxy server on a MikroTik router.

Log in to your MikroTik router and open the WinBox application.
Click on IP > Web Proxy.
Enable the Web Proxy by checking the box next to ‘Enabled’.
Set the ‘Proxy Port’ to a port number of your choice. We recommend using port 8080.
Enter the IP address of the interface that you want the proxy server to listen on. This is the IP address that will be used by clients to connect to the proxy server.
Set the ‘Max Cache Size’ to the maximum amount of disk space that you want to allocate to cache storage.
Configure any additional settings as per your requirement.
Click on the ‘Apply’ button to save the configuration.

Once the Web Proxy is enabled and configured, you need to configure your clients to use the proxy server.

Client Configuration

The following steps will guide you through the process of configuring a client to use a proxy server.

Open your web browser.
Click on the ‘Settings’ or ‘Options’ button.
Click on the ‘Advanced’ tab.
Click on the ‘Network’ tab.
Click on the ‘Settings’ button under ‘Connection’.
Select the ‘Manual proxy configuration’ radio button.
Enter the IP address of the MikroTik router in the ‘HTTP Proxy’ field.
Enter the port number that you configured for the Web Proxy in the ‘Port’ field.
Click on the ‘OK’ button to save the configuration.

Once you have completed these steps, your client should be configured to use the proxy server.

Conclusion

In conclusion, configuring a proxy server on a MikroTik router can provide many benefits including security, anonymity, and speed. The configuration process is straightforward and can be completed in just a few steps. We hope that this post has been informative and helpful.

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