This article shows how to set up an optional proxy server for the VPN connection in IGEL OS.
If you use a proxy, set the Communication protocol to the host as tcp-client under OpenVPN > [OpenVPN Connection] > Options. For detailed information on options settings, see Options for OpenVPN in IGEL OS12.
Menu path: Network > VPN > OpenVPN > [OpenVPN Connection] > Proxy
Proxy type
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None: Direct connection to the Internet. (Default)
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HTTP: HTTP proxy will be used.
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SOCKS: SOCKS proxy will be used.
Proxy address
Name or IP address of the proxy server
Proxy port
Port on which the proxy service is available
Retry indefinitely when errors occur
☑ In the event of errors, repeated attempts to establish a connection via proxy will be made.
☐ No further attempts to establish a connection will be made. (Default)
The following credentials are for the HTTP proxy type:
Proxy user name
User name for the proxy server
Proxy password
Password for the proxy server