E.5.3 Configuring Web Browsers Not to Use Proxies for the AnswerBook2 Server

Some web browsers are configured to use proxies. These proxies can slow down viewing of the AnswerBook2 videos. The following procedures describe how to configure the web browsers not to use proxies when viewing AnswerBook2 documents.

E.5.3.1 To Configure HotJava Browser 1.0 or 1.1

1. Log in to the client as a user:

   hostname console login: username password: password

2. Start the HotJava browser.

3. From the Edit menu, choose Preferences ä Proxies...

   The Proxies window opens.

4. In the large Don't Proxy field, type the hostname of the AnswerBook2 server.

5. Click Apply and then click the Back button once.

E.5.3.2 To Configure Netscape Navigator 3.x or 4.x

1. Log in to the client as a user:

   hostname console login: username password: password

2. Start the Navigator browser.

3. For Navigator 4.x, go to Step 4. For Navigator 3.x, perform the following steps:

   1. From the Options menu, choose Network Preferences...

      The Network Preferences window opens.

   2. Click on the Proxies tab.

      The Proxy Configuration window is displayed.

   3. Go to Step 5.

4. For Navigator 4.x, perform the following steps:

   1. From the Edit menu, choose Preferences...

      The Netscape: Preferences window opens.

   2. Click on the triangle next to Advanced, and then click on Proxies.

      The Proxies window is displayed.

5. If Manual proxy configuration has been selected, click on the View button. Otherwise, go to Step 7.

   The Netscape: View Manual Proxy Configuration window is displayed.

6. In the No Proxy for field, type the hostname of the AnswerBook2 server and click OK. Then go to Step 8.

7. If the Automatic proxy setting is in use, obtain and enter a different server name that will bypass the AnswerBook2 server proxy.

8. Click OK to complete the task.

E.5.3.3 To Configure Microsoft Internet Explorer

1. Log in to the client as a user.

2. Start the Internet Explorer browser.

3. From the View menu, choose Options.

   The Options window opens.

4. Click on the Connection tab.

   The Proxy Server window is displayed.

5. If Connect Through Proxy Server is checked, click on the Settings button. Otherwise, click OK to complete the task.

   The Proxy Settings window opens.

6. In the field of the Exception window, type the hostname of the AnswerBook2 server and click OK on the window, and click OK to complete the task.