Proxy Access to Stanford-Restricted Sources

SETTING UP PROXING IN Safari

1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu then choose the Network icon to open the Network dialog box.

2. In the Show drop-down list, choose Network Status if it is not already selected.

   The type of connection you are using should be highlighted, for example "Airport", "Built-in Ethernet", or "Internal Modem". Note that each connection type is configured separately, so your settings for one type won't apply to the others.

3. Click the Configure button to open the configuration dialog box.

4. Click the Proxies button and under "Select a proxy server to configure" scroll down to the Automatic Proxy Configuration option and check it.

   Note: For OS X 10.4 you will see these options only when the default Manually option is selected under "Configure Proxies".

5. Enter the following URL in the URL field under "Proxy Configuration File" on the right:

http://library.stanford.edu/apcproxy/suproxy.pac

It's best to copy the URL from these instructions. Make sure not to include any spaces before or after the URL.

The dialog box should look like this image (taken from OS X 10.4) when you are finished, but note that the image shows only part of the proxy URL.

Click Apply Now and then close the Network dialog box.

HOW PROXYING WORKS

• Your browser is now configured to use Stanford's proxy server for resources that are restricted to Stanford users. Any other Internet connections will not go through the proxy server.

• When you connect to a restricted resource, you will see an intermediate screen that provides a link you can follow to the remote site. If you have problems getting to any pages on the site, please fill out this problem report form.

TURNING PROXYING OFF

• You shouldn't need to turn proxying off unless you are using a laptop that is sometimes connected through the Stanford network and sometimes connected from off-campus.

• If you need to turn proxying off for any reason, simply return to the Network dialog box and uncheck the Automatic Proxy Configuration option under "Select a proxy server to configure". Choose Apply Now to save the changed setting and then close the Network dialog box.