A Terminal Proxy is a web proxy server, which is usually used to access websites not accessible through the standard protocol. Usually, when we visit a website, some details are automatically sent to the server for processing. However, if the user does not have the required security/configuration settings enabled, the information may not be correctly transmitted. The browser will not be able to send and receive data with clarity and precision. For instance, if the proxy server receives a request for information beyond the system’s capacity, it may simply decline the request or return a “file exists” error.
This is where the Terminal Proxy comes into play. When you visit a site, the Terminal Proxy automatically sets the required security settings. With a simple click of the mouse, you can access websites that you previously could not. For example, if you used a regular FTP to connect to the website but used an open FTP that permits HTTP instead of HTTPS, then you would have had to configure your FTP to permit both types.
You can open additional terminals for each user and have them connected through separate ports for those who need more control. However, you have to be very careful and check as a single connection can easily be hijacked in this case. In order to prevent this from happening, you should open additional terminals for every user connecting through the secured channel. Setting the Socksession Server field to Each will make sure that each user has their terminal for browsing the web.
The next step and thing you need to do are configure the proxy settings. As stated before, the most basic setting is Use NTP, which enables your computer to synchronize the time automatically. This will ensure that when you log onto the internet, you are on a secure connection. It will enable you to select the time zone that you prefer. These options are only available if the NTP provider supports them.
You also have the ability to block outgoing HTTP traffic and/or all incoming FTP traffic. You can do this by accessing the System Preferences window and selecting Network preferences. Once you have done so, click on Internet Options. Once there, you will see the browser options available, and here you will find the option to Select All Browsers. This option will enable all outgoing traffic to and from the internet, except when you are using the Terminal Proxy service.
