Proxy Types & Network Architecture Directory
Choosing the right proxy infrastructure depends on how target websites inspect Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs), IP persistence, and request concurrency. Select a proxy category below to compare compatible providers, documented pricing per GB or per IP, protocol support, and technical trade-offs.
Core Proxy Network Categories
Residential Proxies
Genuine IP addresses assigned by consumer Internet Service Providers (Comcast, Deutsche Telekom, Verizon, BT) to household devices, routed via backconnect gateways with automatic per-request rotation or sticky sessions.
Datacenter Proxies
High-speed IPv4 and IPv6 addresses hosted on commercial cloud servers and colocation facilities. Ideal for high-concurrency requests, bulk API polling, and low-latency workloads.
ISP Proxies
IPv4 addresses hosted on high-bandwidth server infrastructure and registered under consumer Internet Service Provider ASNs. Combines server speed and uptime with consumer ASN reputation.
Mobile Proxies
IP addresses routed through cellular modems and mobile carrier networks (3G, 4G LTE, and 5G). Shares Carrier-Grade NAT (CGNAT) IP pools with real smartphone subscribers.
Proxy Type Architecture & Compatibility Matrix
Side-by-side technical overview of how the 4 proxy types differ in IP origin, ASN classification, billing unit, and documented EmDash CMS provider support.
| Proxy Category | ASN & IP Origin | Primary Billing Unit | Compatible Providers | Category Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Proxies 6 of 6 providers | Consumer ISP ASN (isp) | Per-GB Bandwidth (Pay-As-You-Go & Volume Tiers) | View Category › | |
| Datacenter Proxies 6 of 6 providers | Hosting / Cloud ASN (hosting) | Per-IP Allocation or Per-GB Bandwidth | View Category › | |
| ISP Proxies 6 of 6 providers | Consumer ISP Registered ASN | Per-IP Monthly Lease or Per-GB Bandwidth | View Category › | |
| Mobile Proxies 5 of 6 providers | Cellular Carrier ASN (mobile) | Per-GB Bandwidth (Pay-As-You-Go & Plans) | View Category › |
How Target Servers Classify Proxy Traffic
1. ASN & WHOIS Lookup
Firewalls and IP intelligence databases (MaxMind, IPinfo, Spur) inspect the Autonomous System Number (ASN) of every incoming IP. Datacenter subnets are flagged as hosting, while residential, ISP, and mobile proxies resolve to consumer isp or mobile networks.
2. Session Persistence vs. Rotation
High-volume search and catalog scraping benefits from per-request IP rotation across a large proxy pool. Multi-step account checkouts and authenticated sessions require sticky sessions (e.g., up to 120 minutes) or static ISP/datacenter IPs.
3. Protocol & Tunneling Overhead
All six providers in our catalog support HTTP, HTTPS, and SOCKS5 proxy protocols. SOCKS5 operates at the transport layer and supports UDP/TCP traffic without rewriting HTTP headers, whereas HTTP/HTTPS gateways simplify URL-level integration.
4. Geo-Targeting Granularity
Residential and mobile proxy pools allow country-, state-, city-, ZIP-, and ASN-level targeting directly via username parameter strings (e.g., -country-us-session-xyz), enabling localized SERP and e-commerce price verification across 195 to 220+ countries.