Slight Laptop Problem

Mushy

Ok, recently I got a laptop, and all is well, has wireless internet connection. But heres where the problem lies. The only site(s) I can go on are UCD and UCD related ones. Is there any way that I can change something so as to be able to check other sites? One of the (kinda) purposes for the internet was so I wouldnt have to wait for a computer(SUAS) ones. I've seen other people floating about bebo and such during lectures, thats the worst bit about it.

Red Alert

It's all ok, you just need to set your proxies.

If you're using Internet Explorer, go to Tools, Options, Connections, LAN Settings and click the 'Automatically Detect Settings' box. Then you're good to go.

For firefox go to Preferences, Advanced, Connection and select Automatically Detect.

Thomas_S_Hunterson

I think the web proxy is proxy.ucd.ie

Mushy

Ok, cheers lads, I'll remember that for tomorrow when I have wireless connection available. Although I think someone put the ucd proxy on, I'm not sure, gave my laptop to her, she went to her room, and then came back:O

bryanw

Or you could just go to the IT centre in Daedalus building and get them to do it for you...!

stereoroid

Sean_K wrote:

I think the web proxy is proxy.ucd.ie

If you do a manual setup, you also need to enter the Port number for proxy.ucd.ie: 8484

Red Alert

You are best using the automatic detection, if not try proxy.ucd.ie/proxy.pac as the auto configuration script.

remus808

Mushy wrote:

I'm not sure, gave my laptop to her, she went to her room, and then came back :O

She gave your laptop AIDS. This is clearly your problem.

fillefatale

Red Alert wrote:

It's all ok, you just need to set your proxies.

If you're using Internet Explorer, go to Tools, Options, Connections, LAN Settings and click the 'Automatically Detect Settings' box. Then you're good to go.

For firefox go to Preferences, Advanced, Connection and select Automatically Detect.

I'm on a mac and firefox won't work so I have to use safari.. this is after following all te directions on the sheet correctly

Brady

fillefatale wrote:

I'm on a mac and firefox won't work so I have to use safari.. this is after following all te directions on the sheet correctly

yea... settings are:

http://proxy.ucd.ie/proxy.pac

(that will enable you to go to any website)

With the MAC you need to go to system preferences then network, then select Airport then select using pac file instead of manual proxy.. then put in the same address as above.

You will then have to manually set firefox, by going to tools > options > advanced > network > settings .... then put in the address above.. as well as automaticially detect settings