Circa Proxy

Installing a proxy on a router usually involves configuring the router's firmware to use a proxy server for routing Internet traffic. The process varies depending on the router model and firmware. Here's a general outline of the steps you can follow:

1. Access your router's administration interface: To do this, open a web browser and enter your router's IP address (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1) in the address bar.

2. Log in to your router: You will need the username and password for your router's administration interface. These credentials are usually provided in the router manual or on a sticker on the router itself.

3. Locate the proxy settings: Navigate to the appropriate section in the router's administration interface, which may be called "Proxy," "Internet," "Advanced," or something similar.

4. Configure the proxy settings: Enter the proxy server address, port number, and any necessary authentication credentials (username and password) provided by your proxy service or network administrator.

5. Save and apply changes: After configuring the proxy settings, save your changes and apply them to your router. This may require a restart of the router.

6. Update your device settings: After configuring the proxy on your router, you may not need to change the proxy settings on your devices. However, this depends on the router's firmware and configuration.

Please note that installing a proxy on a router can have security implications and may not be suitable for all users.

To view the proxy settings on your computer, you can follow these steps depending on the operating system you are using:

For Windows:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type "inetcpl.cpl" (without quotes) in the Run dialog box and press Enter.
- In the Internet Properties window, go to the Connections tab.
- Click on the "LAN settings" button.
- In the LAN Settings window, you will see the proxy server settings. If there is a checkmark in the "Use a proxy server for your LAN" box, it means you are using a proxy server.

For macOS:
- Click on the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen.
- Select "System Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Network" in the System Preferences window.
- Select the network connection you are using (e.g., Wi-Fi, Ethernet) from the left pane.
- Click on the "Advanced" button.
- In the Advanced window, go to the "Proxies" tab to view the proxy settings.

And it depends on what purpose the proxy is used for. But you should definitely give preference to paid proxies. They are more reliable, always available, and with that comes a guarantee of privacy. Unfortunately, personal data is often stolen from free proxies.

It depends on which browser you are using. In Opera, Chrome, Edge a proxy is configured at the level of the operating system itself. In Firefox in the settings there is a special item (in the "Privacy" section).

The easiest way to do this is to use online proxy checking services. For example, Hidemy Name. It is free, displays technical data about the connection, and at the same time it also checks the ping.