It is possible to configure your Internet browser, such as Netscape or
Internet Explorer, to access NYU-NET from afar in such as way as to permit
full access to such information sources. According to this method, your
browser will use a computer system here at the university as a helper in
accessing your remote destination.
When accessing NYU-NET in this way, you will be prompted for your NYU NetID
and Password.
Browser Configuration Instructions
For Netscape 3 (Windows 95/98/NT and Macintosh):
- Select "Network Preferences" from the "Options" menu
- Next select the "Proxies" tab
- Next select "Automatic Proxy Configuration"
- Enter the URL: "http://proxy.nyu.edu/proxy.pac"
For Netscape 4 (Windows 95/98/NT and Macintosh):
- Select "Preferences" from the "Edit" menu
- Next select the "Advanced" category
- Next select the "Proxies" option
- Next select "Automatic Proxy Configuration"
- Enter the URL: "http://proxy.nyu.edu/proxy.pac"
For Internet Explorer 4 (Windows 95/98/NT only):
- Select "Internet Options" from the "View" menu
- Next select the "Connection" category
- Next select "Configure" within the "Automatic Configuration" window
- Enter the URL address: "http://proxy.nyu.edu/proxy.pac"
- Finally, select "OK", "Apply", and "OK"
For AOL subscribers (Windows 3.1, 95/98/NT and Macintosh)
AOL's "internal" browser does not support proxy configuration.
Follow these steps to use proxy services via AOL.
- Download and install either Netscape 4 or Internet Explorer 5
(Macintosh users should use Netscape)
- Log on to AOL
- Do not open the AOL Web browser
- Open the additional browser; do not log off AOL.
- Follow the instructions above for setting the proxy on your browser