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Proxy Settings for Wireless Internet Print

To connect to the library's wireless Internet, any proxy settings on your laptop need to be disabled. These settings are usually located in the Internet browser. Below are instructions for clearing proxy settings in three popular Internet browsers: Internet Explorer; Netscape; and, Firefox.



Internet Explorer

1. Open the Tools menu.

2. Select the Internet Options... option.

3. Click on the Connections tab.

4. Click on the LAN Settings button. The proxy server settings should be blank (see below).

 


Netscape

1. Open the Edit menu.

2. Select the Preferences option.

3. Expand the Advanced category on the left.

4. Click on the Proxies sub-category of Advanced.

5. Make sure Direct connection to the Internet is selected (see below).




 



Firefox

1. Open the Tools menu.

2. Select the Options... option.

3. Click on the Connection Settings button.

4. Make sure Direct connection to the Internet is selected (see below). 

 


 


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