Web Proxy

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Internet web access from machines in the School requires the use of a web proxy. This allows the use of a large local web cache, which can both improve download response for commonly accessed sites, and save download charges for the School.

Configure the web proxy settings for your browser using:

Internet Explorer

        Go to 
        Tools -> Internet Options -> Connections -> LAN Settings 
        and 
        Set to "Automatically detect Settings" 
        Restart Internet Explorer 
 
        If the above did not work try setting it manually: 
                Go to 
                Tools -> Internet Options -> Connections -> LAN Settings 
                and 
                Set to "Use automatic configuration script" 
                and enter the address 
                http://www.it.usyd.edu.au/proxy.pac

Mozilla Firefox 2.x

        Go to 
        Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> Network -> Settings -> Automatic Proxy Configuration URL: 
        and type in the text box 
        http://www.it.usyd.edu.au/proxy.pac 
 
        Press Reload

Netscape

        Go to 
        Edit -> Preferences -> Advanced -> Proxies -> Automatic Proxy Configuration URL: 
        and type in the text box 
        http://www.it.usyd.edu.au/proxy.pac 
 
        Press Reload

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If your browser does not support automatic proxy configuration you need to set your proxies manually to:

www-cache.it.usyd.edu.au:8000

and to exclude it.usyd.edu.au from proxies if the browser allows.

Proxy Authentication

Any web connection made from a ugrad machine requires the user to authenticate against the proxy server with their login name and password. This is used to administer WebLimits for all connections made from this group of machines.

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