How to configure your browser
All Web browsers are required to use the local Web Cache. This conserves Internet bandwidth and reduces costs.
- To use the local Web Cache, please find your browser type and version below and follow the configuration instructions.
- If you experience difficulties please contact the IT services Help desk ( Tel : X 4800 - Email : IThelpdesk@glasgow.ac.uk )
| Browser |
Instructions |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer version 9, 8, 7 (PC) |
Proxy Configuration 1. select Tools, Internet options, Connections
2. select LAN Settings
3. select Use automatic configuration script
4. enter address http://wwwcache.gla.ac.uk/glasgow.pac
5. select OK
6. select OK
Clearing Local Cache 1. select Tools, Internet Options, General
2. select Delete Files from the Temporary Internet files section of the dialogue box
3. select Clear History from the History section of the dialogue box
4. select OK
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| Macintosh Safari |
1. select Safari, Preferences
2. select Advanced button
3. select Change Settings button
4. under Select Proxy to configure select automatic proxy configuration
5. under Proxy Configuration File enter address
http://wwwcache.gla.ac.uk/glasgow.pac
6. select Apply now
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| Firefox |
1. select Tools, Options (in Firefox 4.x select the Alt key to bring up the menus)
2. select the Advanced button
3. select the Network tab
4. under connection select Settings
5. select Automatic proxy configuration URL:
6. enter address http://wwwcache.gla.ac.uk/glasgow.pac
7. select OK
|
| Google Chrome |
1. select Spanner icon then Options
2. select the Under the bonnet tab
3. select Change proxy settings
4. select LAN Settings
5. select Use automatic configuration script
6. enter address http://wwwcache.gla.ac.uk/glasgow.pac
7. select OK
8. select OK
9. select Close
|
| Opera |
1. select Tools, Preferences
2. select Advanced
3. select Network
4. select Proxy servers
5. elect Use automatic proxy configuration
6. enter address http://wwwcache.gla.ac.uk/glasgow.pac
7. select OK
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| All other browsers |
Update to one of the browsers listed above.
If this is not possible, then see generalised configuration settings for non-recommended browsers
1. select Tools/Options/Connection (or equivalent)
2. select Connect through proxy server (or equivalent)
3. enter address http://wwwcache.gla.ac.uk/glasgow.pac
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HELPDESK