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9.16.1. Proxy
The proxy server is a stand-alone server or a service running on a PC that guarantees
safer connection to the Internet. According to the specified network rules you can
then access the Internet either directly or via the proxy server; both possibilities can
also be allowed at the same time. Then, in the first item of the
Update settings -
Proxy
dialog you have to select from the combo box menu whether you want to:
·
Use proxy
·
Do not use proxy server
- default settings
·
Try connection using proxy and if it fails, connect directly
If you select any option using proxy server, you will have to specify some further
data. The server settings can be configured either manually or automatically.
Manual configuration
If you select manual configuration (check
the
Manual
option to activate the
respective dialog section
) you have to specify the following items:
·
Server
– specify the server’s IP address or the name of the server
