Internet Access Monitor for Proxy Plus is a log-analysis and reporting tool developed by Red Line Software. Instead of capturing live packet traffic from your network, it works asynchronously. It imports, parses, and converts the text-based log files generated by the Proxy Plus (Proxy+) server into clean database files, allowing you to generate reports and visual charts of your employees’ web usage.
Because it relies completely on the log files created by Proxy Plus, the success of the setup depends entirely on correctly pointing the monitor to those log paths. Step 1: Enable Logging in Proxy Plus
Before installing the monitor, you must verify that your Proxy Plus server is actively recording web traffic to log files.
Open your Proxy Plus Administrator Console (typically accessed via a web browser or its local interface). Navigate to the General Settings or Logging options menu.
Ensure that HTTP, FTP, and SOCKS logging features are toggled to Enabled.
Take note of the exact local folder path where Proxy Plus saves its log files (e.g., C:\ProxyPlus\Log</code>). Step 2: Install Internet Access Monitor
You need to install the specific edition tailored for your proxy type, distributed as Internet Access Monitor for Proxy+ by Red Line Software.
Download the installation file from an authorized software library like Soft112.
Run the installer file on a machine that has local or network access to the Proxy Plus log directory. Follow the wizard steps to finish the installation process. Step 3: Run the Configuration Wizard
When you open Internet Access Monitor for the first time, a setup wizard will guide you through connecting it to your server data.
Select Proxy Server Type: Choose Proxy Plus (or Proxy+) from the list of supported software versions.
Define Log File Path: Enter the folder path you located in Step 1. If Internet Access Monitor is installed on a separate machine, use a standard network path (e.g., \ProxyServerName\ProxyPlus\Log</code>).
Specify File Format: Keep the default auto-detection setting. The application will naturally read the chronological naming format used by Proxy Plus. Step 4: Import and Parse Log Data
Click the Import or Download Logs icon on the main software toolbar.
Wait while the application reads the raw text logs and writes the extracted metrics into its built-in database app.
Verify that the user list and computer names populate properly inside the main dashboard panel. Step 5: Automate Report Generation
To prevent manual imports every day, configure the built-in automation scheduler tool. Go to the Task Scheduler configuration menu. Click Create New Task to define a routine data import.
Set the schedule frequency to run Daily or Weekly during low-traffic night hours.
Select the Report Template you want to output (e.g., top visited websites or heaviest bandwidth consumers).
Configure your Mail Server Settings to automatically email the generated HTML or PDF charts directly to company management. If you want, tell me: What operating system version runs your Proxy Plus server?
Do you need to track web data by individual employee names or just by IP addresses?
I can provide specific directory paths or troubleshooting steps for your exact server setup. Internet Access Monitor - Red Line Software
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