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Connecting to the UCSD Web Proxy Server With Internet Explorer 7.x (XP & Vista)

Last updated August 20, 2009 6:57:21 AM PDT
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Set up Internet Explorer 7.x to access UCSD resources from off campus via the proxy server with Windows XP and Vista.

Note: You need administrator privileges and your UCSD network username and password to authenticate your computer with the proxy server. If you've forgotten your username or password, see Getting or Changing UCSD Passwords.

Some off-campus wireless providers may not work with the proxy. If you have trouble, use the UCSD VPN instead.

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1. Edit your Local Area Connection properties.

  • With Internet Explorer 7 running, open the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
  • In the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab.
  • Click LAN Settings.

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2. Change LAN settings.

  • Take a screen shot of the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window or make a note of the settings before making any changes.
    • Note:You will need to change the settings back to their original state when you finish using the proxy.
  • Check Use automatic configuration script and uncheck Automatically detect settings.
  • In the Address field, enter http://webproxy.ucsd.edu/proxy.pl
  • Click OK to close the window, and then click OK in the Internet Options window to close it and save your changes.
  • Restart Internet Explorer.

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3. Enter you network username and password.

  • The first time you attempt to access a UCSD-restricted Web site, you will need to enter your UCSD network username and password, and click OK.

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For more information, contact the ACT Help Desk, (858) 534-1853.