Proxy for The Economist

If your ISP blocks you from downloading torrents, turning on your proxy server is the easiest way around the blockage. How exactly this is done depends on the torrent client you are using. For example, in Qbittorrent you need to go to settings, open "Network" tab, check "Proxy-server" and manually specify its settings. The same way uTorrent is configured.

To enable a proxy on your computer, you'll need to configure the proxy settings for your operating system and web browser. Here's a general guide for Windows and macOS, along with instructions for popular web browsers:

For Windows:

1. Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
2. Click on "Network & Internet."
3. On the left sidebar, click on "Proxy."
4. Select "Manual proxy setup" and enter the proxy server's IP address and port number. If your proxy requires a username and password, enter those as well.
5. Click "Save" or "Apply" to enable the proxy.

For macOS:

1. Open "System Preferences."
2. Click on "Network."
3. Select the network connection you want to configure (e.g., Wi-Fi or Ethernet).
4. Click on the "Proxy" tab.
5. Choose "Automatic Proxy Configuration," "Manual Proxy Configuration," or "No Proxy" based on your needs.
6. If you choose "Manual Proxy Configuration," enter the proxy server's IP address and port number. If your proxy requires a username and password, enter those as well.

Click "OK" or "Apply" to enable the proxy.

An access point (AP) is a device that creates a wireless local area network (WLAN) and allows devices to connect to a wired network. Proxy settings on an access point refer to the configuration of the AP to use a proxy server for internet traffic.

A proxy on an access point serves the following purposes:

1. Anonymity: By routing internet traffic through a proxy server, the AP can help conceal the identity and location of devices connected to the network. This can be useful in situations where anonymity is desired or required.

2. Content filtering: A proxy server can be configured to block or allow access to specific websites or content based on predefined rules. This can be helpful for organizations that want to control and monitor the internet usage of their users.

3. Bandwidth management: Using a proxy server, an access point can limit or prioritize the bandwidth for specific applications or users. This can help manage network resources and ensure fair usage.

4. Caching: Proxy servers can cache frequently accessed content, reducing the amount of data that needs to be downloaded from the internet. This can improve performance and reduce bandwidth usage.

The main task is to monitor traffic on the local network, as all requests will be handled by an organized proxy. Most often it is used to block access to certain resources in offices.

You can check it with the ping command from the command line in Windows. It is enough to enter it, with a space - the data of the proxy server (including the number of the port used) and press Enter. The reply message will tell you whether or not you have received a reply from the remote server. If not, the proxy is unavailable, respectively.