newbie question please help

[onasis16]

i am new to this proxy thing here but when i connect to a proxy server seems like my internet runs worst then dial up connection is that normal? or am i doing something wrong any help is apreciatet
thanks

[Terry]

You should test the proxies before using them. Your speed will be faster if you use a proxy with a smaller delay.

Our software can help you to test and use proxies:
http://www.eliteproxyswitcher.com/index.php

[onasis16]

 thanks i have done that but it seems when i am on my lan network its really slow on my wireless network it works fine any advice why and how to??

[Terry]

About the network problem, maybe you'd better consult your ISP for help.

[fenser]

If you want relatively fast speeds for general browsing, it's best to use Tor.

Code:

http://torproject.org

But as Tor is blocked from many sites, I still need to scan for proxies and use proxy list sites like this one.