WSU Proxy Server Setup for a Computer Running Windows with High-Speed Internet Access (Cable/DSL Modem Connection)

Note: Because the proxy server checks each new connection, it tends to slow down Web browsing. For faster connections, turn off the proxy server when you are not using a resource that is limited to Wayne State users.

Turning on the proxy server

  1. Open Internet Explorer
  2. Pull down the Tools menu and click Internet Options to display the Internet Properties window.
  3. Click the Connections tab. The screen shown below will display.

    Internet Options Connection screen

  4. In the Local Area Network (LAN) settings section, click Lan Settings...
  5. The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen similar to the following displays.

    Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen

  6. Change your settings as described below:
    1. If the Automatically detect settings check box is selected, click to clear it, and make note that you cleared this box.
    2. If the Use automatic configuration script check box is selected, click to clear it, and make note that you cleared this box. (Note that the Automatic configuration address box will appear dimmed.)
    3. Click to select the Use a proxy server for your LAN check box.
    4. Fill in the Address and Port boxes as shown below:

      Address proxy.wayne.edu Port 8080
  7. Click OK to close the Settings panel.
  8. Click OK to close the Internet Options panel.

Authenticating yourself as part of WSU

You will be prompted for your user name and password when you open Internet Explorer and when you first attempt to use a resource that is only for Wayne State use.
  1. Fill in the information requested:

    User Name Type your WSU AccessID (e.g., xy6789)
    Password Type the password for your WSU AccessID

  2. Click OK.

Using your browser

Use Internet Explorer as you normally would to browse the Web. You shouldn't have any problems accessing Web sites, including those sites that are limited to Wayne State users. However, you may notice slightly slower performance. This is normal because all of your requests are routed through the proxy server on their way to and from your browser.

Turning off the proxy server

To temporarily turn off the proxy server settings:

  1. Open Internet Explorer
  2. Pull down the Tools menu and click Internet Options.
  3. Click the Connections tab.
  4. In the Local Area Network (LAN) settings section, click the Lan Settings...
  5. If you cleared the Automatically detect settings check box when turning on the proxy server, click to select it.
  6. If you cleared the Use automatic configuration script check box when turning on the proxy server, click to select it. (Note that the address box will display.)
  7. Click to clear the Use a proxy server for your LAN check box. (Note that the address and port will appear dimmed.)
  8. Click OK to close the Settings panel.
  9. Click OK to close the Internet Options panel.

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