Ositis WinProxy 4

If you have more than one PC at home, chances are you've thought about networking. The benefits are immediate and obvious: why buy two printers when several systems can share the same one?

WinProxy applies the same logic to internet connectivity. Just by installing the software on any one computer with an active link to the web (via a dialup modem or cable modem, ADSL, IDSN or whatever), all other computers on the network can share the connection without additional wiring or hardware.

What better way to share a broadband connection or side step the need for additional phone points dotted around your home?

WinProxy acts as a transparent proxy, meaning you get all the advantages of seamless internet sharing combined with protective measures like a firewall and antivirus software, as well as website filtering which can be used as a parental control.

There's also automatic logging of web activity, the option to block the use of chat rooms, newsgroups and email, and even time restrictions that put the internet out of bounds after, say, 7pm.

WinProxy is something of a hybrid between a professional-level tool and a domestic utility. This is apparent during installation: despite the software's semi-automated set up routine, there's really no escaping the dense language of protocols, ports and IP addresses.

We'd suggest you try the free 30-day trial version (available as a download from the developer's website below) to see how you and it get on before making a commitment.

Small businesses may prefer the added resilience of a hardware router - after all, if the host computer crashes or WinProxy has a turn, your entire network will be forced offline - but five, 10, 25 and unlimited user licences are also available.

Specifications:

• Shared internet connectivity for networked computers
• Transparent to other PCs on the network firewall, antivirus protection, security alerts
• Website filtering with white and blacklists
• Works with virtually all networks and web connections.

Price: $59.95 for a three-user licence.

Contact: Ositis (Belgium) 0032 3380 0890
www.ositis.com

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