> I am looking at implementing squid for one of my clients and have a > question regarding bandwidth usage. In the scenario I will have multiple > locations with very few PC's approximately 2-3 machines per location. > > If I setup a main squid server in one of my main locations with a > standard DSL connection (3.0Mbps down and 512K up) and VPN the stores > into that main server, will I notice a large delay when waiting for > pages to load? > > My second question is if I use that scenario will the internet traffic > all flow under through the proxy or will it just check the URL and then > use the default route which will be the local internet connect? > > Thanks in advance. > > Dustin > Um, the best use of Squid is to prevent usage of slow links like your 512K up. If the clients are on the other end of it to squid then you really need a great reason to force them to use it. On the information you have given the answers are definately, and maybe. But some info on what you are trying to do may change that. Amos
