In my web browser, why am I getting errors about not being able to connect to a proxy server?

If you receive errors that mention proxies, your web browser is probably configured to use a proxy server. If you connect directly to the Internet, which is nearly always the case at Indiana University, you must disable this feature.

Note: If your computer is part of a managed workgroup, check with your administrator to see if you connect using a proxy server before changing any network settings.

Follow the appropriate instructions below to disable the proxy server.

Internet Explorer 5.x and later

1. From the Tools menu, select Internet Options... , and then click the Connections tab.

   If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible.

2. Click LAN Settings... . Make sure Automatically detect settings is checked.
   
   
3. Deselect the checkboxes under "Proxy Server" and click OK.

Firefox 3.x and later

1. In Windows with Firefox 3.x and later, from the Tools menu, select Options... .

   In Mac OS X with Firefox 3.x and later, from the Firefox menu, select Preferences... .

   If the menu bar is hidden, press Alt to make it visible.

2. Click Advanced, and then select the Network tab.
   
   
3. Click Settings, and then select No Proxy.
   
   
4. Click OK twice.

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