Solaris Java Plug-in User's Guide

Proxies Tab

Proxy configuration is an essential part of setting up a secure computing environment. A proxy server acts as a security barrier, making it impossible for an outsider to access your intranet, while allowing your intranet users to access the Internet. The Proxies tab controls the addresses and port numbers that Java Plug-in uses when communicating through a proxy server.

You can set the following proxy configurations from the Proxies tab: