> I have Squid Version 2.5.STABLE14 running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS > release 4 as a basic caching web proxy with a couple filters. It's being > used for student computer labs so that the students cannot access MySpace > or Facebook from the labs (and to provide caching, of course). > > When multiple students try to access the same site (for example, an > instructor tells a whole class to go to geographynetwork.com, or a class > takes an online exam using WebCT), many/most end up with their connection > timing out. Taking them off Squid fixes the problem. This happens with as > few as 8 clients (I haven't tested less than 8) trying to access the same > site. > > How can I troubleshoot this problem? I searched the mailing list archives > and google, but failed to find an answer. > Step 1) try a newer Squid. much more recent packages for RHEL can be found at http://www.squid-cache.org/Download/binaries.dyn Step 2) check cache.log to see if any errors or warnings are logged regarding the requests. Step 3) http://wiki.squid-cache.org/SquidFaq/TroubleShooting Step 4) come back for more help if you still need it. Amos
