Internet Explorer 5.0 and Later for Dial-Up Users (PC)
This section describes how to configure, enable, and disable the proxy server information for Internet Explorer. It is best to configure the Web browser to go through the proxy server using the instructions below and then disable the settings until the next time you need to access Temple's library databases. Otherwise, your Internet connection may be slowed down.

Configuring the proxy information
1. Click on the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
2. Click on the Connections tab.
3. In the Dial-up settings box, make sure the connection file for your Internet Service Provider (such as AOL or DCANet) is highlighted. 
4. Click on the Settings button.
5. Under Proxy server, click on the box next to Use a proxy server for this connection to place a check mark.
6. Next, move the cursor to the Address box, click once and type: http://gate.temple.edu:8080
7. Click on OK to exit the Settings window. Then click on OK again to exit the Internet Options window. 
8. Close and restart Internet Explorer.

Now, when connected to the Internet, your Web session will be directed through Temple's proxy server and you will be prompted to enter a username and password. Enter your AccessNet username and password at this prompt. 

Note: Certain customized releases of Internet Explorer seem to ignore the proxy settings. If your release of Internet Explorer does not prompt you for a username and password, Computer Services recommends that you use Firefox or Netscape instead.

Disabling the proxy server information
1. Click on the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
2. Click on the Connections tab.
3. In the Dial-up settings box, make sure the connection file for your Internet Service Provider (such as AOL or DCANet) is highlighted. 
4. Click on the Settings button.
5. Under Proxy server, click on the box next to Use a proxy server for this connection to remove the check mark. The proxy information will appear grayed out.
6. Click on OK to exit the Settings window. Then click on OK again to exit the Internet Options window.
7. Close and restart Internet Explorer.

Enabling the proxy server information
1. Click on the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
2. Click on the Connections tab.
3. In the Dial-up settings box, make sure the connection file for your Internet Service Provider (such as AOL or DCANet) is highlighted. 
4. Click on the Settings button.
5. Under Proxy server, click on the box next to Use a proxy server for this connection to place a check mark. The proxy information will no longer be grayed out.
6. Click on OK to exit the Settings window. Then click on OK again to exit the Internet Options window.
7. Close and restart Internet Explorer.

Now, when connected to the Internet, your Web session will be directed through Temple's proxy server and you will be prompted to enter a username and password. Enter your AccessNet username and password at this prompt.