Many
of the online databases which are easily accessible to the University
of Utah campus, such as the Eccles and Marriott Library Article Databases,
are paid for by the University on a subscription basis. The U doesn't
want just anybody to be able to connect to their web page and use these
resources, so in order to make them accessible to off-campus U of U
students and faculty a secure proxy server must be used.
This
proxy server uses your uNID (University Network ID) to verify that you are
a legitimate member of the U, then allows you to access the resources.
If you use a modem to dialin to the University's modem pool, you do
not need to configure your computer to use a proxy server since you
are verified when your computer dials in.
To
connect to the U's proxy server, follow these steps:
1) Get
a uNID
To register as an authorized user, you must have a Network ID. If you
have an email address that ends in @m.cc.utah.edu or @utah.edu, you
already have a Network ID.
If
you do not have a Network ID, you can sign up for one on the Network
ID Application page (https://nid.utah.edu), or by visiting the Marriott
Multimedia Center, just inside the first-floor entrance of the Marriott
Library.
If
you have an account but can't remember your password, call the Campus
Help Desk at 581-4000 for assistance.
2) Set
up your Web Browser to use the Proxy Server
These
examples show how to configure Internet Explorer and Netscape for both
Windows and Mac to connect to the U's proxy server. The process is similar
for other browsers.
Internet
Explorer 5 (Windows)
1.
Open Internet Explorer.
2.
Select "Tools" from the menu bar, then select "Internet
Options".
3. Select
the "Connections" tab along the top. If
you're using a modem dial-up connection, select the "Settings"
box, if you're using a broadband connection such as DSL or cable modem,
select "LAN Settings".
4.
In the "Proxy Server" section, click the box "Use a Proxy
Server". In the "Address" box type: "http://proxy.utah.edu"
and in the "Port" box type: "8080", then click "OK".
Internet
Explorer 5 (Mac)
1.
Open Internet Explorer
2.
Select Edit->Preferences from the menu bar.
3.
Scroll down and select the "Proxies" subsection under the
Network tab.
4.
Make sure the "Web Proxy:" check box is checked.
5.
Click the "Settings..." button.
6.
In the "Address:" box type "proxy.utah.edu" (do
not include "http://"). In the port box type "8080",
then click "OK".
Netscape
(Windows)
1.
Open Netscape.
2.
From the "Edit" menu, select "Preferences".
3.
Choose the "Advanced" item, then select "Proxies".
4.
Click the "Manual proxy configuration" button, the click "View".
5. Type "http://proxy.utah.edu" in the "HTTP" address
box, and type "8080" in the "Port" box, then click
OK.
Netscape
(Mac)
1.
Open Netscape.
2.
From the "Edit" menu, select "Preferences".
3.
Choose the "Advanced" item, then select "Proxies".
4.
Click the "Manual proxy configuration" button, the click "Configure".
5. Type "http://proxy.utah.edu" in the "HTTP Proxy"
box, and type "8080" in the "Port" box, then click
OK.
Mac
OS X
Mac
OS X uses a centralized location for proxy server information, so you
don't need to enter it into separate web browsers.
1.
From the Apple Menu, choose "System Preferences"
2.
From the "System Preferences" window, choose the "Network"
item.
3.
In the Network pane, choose your active connection in the "Show"
menu (i.e. Modem or Built-in Ethernet), then click the "Proxies"
tab. Enter "proxy.utah.edu" for the "Web Proxy (HTTP)",
and enter "8080" for the Port, then click "Apply Now"
and close System Preferences.
AOL
(Mac & Windows)
AOL's
web browser will NOT work with the U's proxy server. You can still use
AOL to connect to the Internet, but you must use a different browser
to connect to the proxy server.
3) Connect
to Databases and Indices
Once
you've configured your browser, visit the Eccles
Library Databases (http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/library/eresources/eres.html)
or the Marriott Library
Databases (http://www.lib.utah.edu/dbaccess/alpha/). The first time
you try to connect to a restricted database, you will be prompted to
enter your Network ID and password. You should only be prompted once
per session.
4) Disconnect
from the Proxy Server
If
you do not disconnect from the proxy server when you're finished using
the online resources, it could seriously degrade your download speed
for regular internet usage.
To
disconnect from the proxy server, follow these steps:
Internet
Explorer (Mac & Windows)
Using
the instructions above, get to the Proxy Server settings and uncheck
the "Use a proxy server" or "Proxy Server" boxes,
then click OK.
Netscape
(Mac & Windows)
Using
the instructions above, get to the Proxy Server settings and select
the "Direct connection to the Internet" button, then click
OK.
Mac
OS X
Using
the instructions above, uncheck the "Web Proxy (HTTP)" item
in the "Proxies" tab of the "Network" pane in System
Preferences, then click "Apply Now".
You
may need to close and reopen your browser for these changes to take
effect.
Problems?
If
you have problems or questions regarding this setup, call the Campus
Help Desk at 581-4000 for assistance.
