the company network runs through a proxy, which is fine and makes sense, you just fiddle with the settings and dont notice it when working through the browser.
Except the development team, we use different programs and plugins and whatnot, most of which reqire internet accsess and each needs to be configured to use the proxy and each uses a different method - environment variables, registry entries, hidden in the depth of the gui menu, config files, command line parameters. Some legacy programs dont even have a setting for it and outright refuse to work.
is there a way to fake a network that forwards all ports and makes every programm plug and play without the need of additional proxy configuration? or something like this
Yeah, a router.
obviously i cant just install some unapproved hardware in the office, is there a way to create a virtual router?
Ask your boss for unrestricted access, citing the points you just gave.
Make sure to drop the word productivity a few times.
Tell the network team. That's the best way in this situation.