specifying an intranet proxy
matthewk:
can the obi device be connected through a proxy? i didn't see this option, but i plan to take the obi to another location where a proxy is required for internet access. so, i wanted to test things here, and later on, know what to do when i am having to go through the intranet proxy for the internet access.
thank you!
Stewart:
Quote from: matthewk on January 07, 2012, 02:14:19 pm
can the obi device be connected through a proxy? i didn't see this option, but i plan to take the obi to another location where a proxy is required for internet access. so, i wanted to test things here, and later on, know what to do when i am having to go through the intranet proxy for the internet access.
thank you!
If the proxy is only needed for outbound HTTP (web) access, it shouldn't be a problem, since the OBi does not require that.
However, many corporate firewalls block all services, except those required for business purposes. In that case, the OBi won't work at all. From a PC on the corporate LAN, you could do some tests to determine what is and is not likely to work. For example, can you place a call via Gmail? Via a softphone registered to a SIP provider? Via a softphone and OBiAPP?
matthewk:
ok, where do i specify the ip address for the proxy for my obi device? when i use my computer to browse, i specify it in the internet options for ie or the browser preferences for other browsers.
RevKev:
matthewk, the OBI isn't a browser. When you specify an IP address for your computer browser, your specifying an http proxy - used for http/web requests. As far as I know, the OBI could only accept a proxy for SIP requests and the proxy would have to relay requests to and from a specific SIP server. I think it's unlikely that you would have to proxy your OBI. It is quite possible that the needed ports for SIP and RTP might be blocked by your firewall though.
matthewk:
the internet provider has an intranet proxy that must be specified in the browser for internet access.
i am planning to rely on google voice as provider with the obi.
if i need to specify the intranet proxy as mentioned above in order for the obi device to be able to connect outside the intranet that i am receiving internet access through, then what should i do?
i am not using a firewall.
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