Re: [SQU] ports and proxy. How?

On Tue, 19 Dec 2000, Zackerov wrote:

> Now the problem are two, how can i allow some user to get external pop3 mail
> with squid? (about smtp don't care, they can use the local sendamil of
> linux), right now i made a solution, just to set up in this machines the
> gateway and the DNS, but i don't wanna this, 'cause they are still connected
> to my router.
>
> The second problem, is, some users have a program, a sort of HOMEBANKING,
> this program run under win98, but is a TELNET connection with a specific IP
> and the port 2345 (i can't use a browser with proxy to use this program),
> so, i made again the setup with gateway and DNS..awful!
>
> So, i know Henrik (if you are reading me) you told me to autolearn how to
> setup a firewall and a masquerade with some permission with ipchains...i'm
> feeling stupid, i can't really understand it seems too hard for me...

Squid does not proxy POP3 or Telnet. If you want to proxy them you will
need to use something like Socks or FWTK (Firewall Toolkit). I believe that
both are freely available but its been some time since I've referenced them
so I can't give you a URL.

Merton Campbell Crockett

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