How to Configure a Proxy

The proxy server acts as a negotiator between a client machine and a main server. In some cases, the proxy server will help a non-compatible server and client machine talk to each other. Requests are first sent from a client machine and are then routed to a proxy server. Requests are validated based on a series of filters. These filters tell the proxy server what information is allowed to and from the client machine or outside source.

Instructions

Via Internet Explorer

Step 1

Open the Internet Explorer  browser window.

Step 2

Click the "Tools" down arrow and select "Internet Options."

Step 3

Click the "Connections" tab.

Step 4

Click the "LAN settings" button. The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window will open.

Step 5

Select the "Use a proxy server for your LAN" checkbox.

Step 6

Click the "Advanced" button.

Step 7

Type in the proxy address and port number (typically, 8080) as defined by your proxy server.

Step 8

Add any exceptions that are required.

Step 9

Click the "OK" button.

Via the Registry

Step 1

Open Notepad. Click the "Start" button. Select "All Programs." Click the "Accessories" folder. Select "Notepad."

Step 2

Type the following into Notepad:

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[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings]
"MigrateProxy"=dword:00000001
"ProxyEnable"=dword:00000001
"ProxyHttp1.1"=dword:00000000
"ProxyServer"="http://ServerName:80"
"ProxyOverride"=""

Replace "ServerName" with the name of the proxy server.

Step 3

Save the file. Name the file as you wish, but use a .reg extension. The .reg extension tells Windows to take the data within the file and copy it to the registry.