How to Verify Proxy Server Settings
Proxy servers serve as the middle man between the Internet and your computer. Colleges often use proxy servers for you to access their resources and prevent outside users from accessing information. To use a proxy server, you need to know the server’s proxy settings. These should be given to you or found in a help file of the program you are using.
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Instructions
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Obtain the proxy server settings you need to use. You will use these to compare with your current settings to see if they are correct. The original settings can be found in the help section of the program you’re using or even the program’s website. For colleges and companies, you will need to contact someone in the IT department for the settings you need.
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Open your browser window. This tutorial will go step by step for users using Internet Explorer. See the Resources section for instructions for other browsers.
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Choose "Tools" from your browser’s menu section.
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Click "Internet Options" and open the "Connections" tab.
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Choose "LAN Settings" to open a new window. If you are using a dial-up connection, choose your connection from the connection list and choose "Settings" to open the proxy settings for the dial-up connection.
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Verify the "Use a Proxy Server for your LAN" box is checked and that the address and port match the settings you obtained in Step 1. If you have a script instead of an address and port, be sure the script address is entered under "Automatic Configuration." Also, be sure the check box for "Use Automatic Configuration Script" is checked. Click "OK" to finish.
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Tips & Warnings
If you are uncertain, don’t hesitate to ask for help. If you’re in college or at work, have someone from the IT department take a look at your computer to verify the settings.
Take screenshots of the original settings before making any changes. You can take screenshots by holding Alt + Prt Sc to copy the window and holding Ctrl + V in an application such as Paint or Microsoft Word.
