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Setting Up the Proxy Address

Users should configure Automatic proxy detection if available or use the proxy auto configuration script at http://wpad.mcg.edu/wpad.dat. Devices or programs that only support manual proxy (PDAs, FrontPage, etc) need the proxies set to http://proxy.mcg.edu port 8080.

Proxy setting instructions for various browsers are listed below:

Windows

IE (5.5 and 6)

• From the Tools Menu
• Choose "Internet Options"
• Choose "Connections"
• Choose "LAN Settings"
• Check "Automatically detect settings
• Check "Use automatic configuration script"
• Enter Address as: http://wpad.mcg.edu/wpad.dat
• Under "Proxy Server"
• Check "Use a proxy server for your LAN..."
• Enter Address as: proxy.mcg.edu
• Enter Port as: 8080
• Check "Bypass proxy server for local addresses"
• Choose Advanced and enter the Exceptions List
• Click "OK"
• Choose "Advanced"
• Check "Enable HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections"
• Click "OK"

Firefox and Netscape (8.1.2)

• From the Tools Menu
• Choose "Options"
• In the General section Choose "Connection Settings"
• Choose "Auto-detect proxy settings for this network"
• Click "OK"
• Click "OK"

Macintosh (Mac OS X)

Safari
Proxy Settings in OS X are handled through the system's Network Settings

• From the Apple Menu, select "Location"
• Click "Network Preferences..."
• Click the Proxies tab.
• From the "Configure Proxies:" dropdown menu choose "Using a PAC file"
• Enter the PAC file URL as: http://wpad.mcg.edu/wpad.dat
• Click "Apply Now"
• Close the Network window.

Firefox
Proxy settings can be entered manually or handled through the system's Network Settings

• From the Firefox menu choose "Preferences..."
• In the Network section under Connection choose "Settings..."
• Choose "Automatic proxy configuration URL:"
• In the box below enter: http://wpad.mcg.edu/wpad.dat
• Click "OK"
• Click "OK"

Netscape 7.0

• From "Netscape" menu item choose "Preferences"
• Click + next to (or drop down arrow) "Advanced"
• Choose "Proxies"
• Choose "Automatic proxy configuration URL:"
• In the box enter: http://wpad.mcg.edu/wpad.dat
• Click "OK"

If you are using a Virtual PC on the Mac follow the proxy settings instructions for browsers in the Windows environment.

Exceptions or Bypass Proxy Settings List:
Use semicolons to separate entries.

198.31.193.211;auth.impulse.com;*.mcg.edu;10.*;158.93.*

If you have problems connecting please call your appropriate Help Desk (MCG 706-721-4000 or MCGHI 706-721-7500)