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9.10.3 Configuring for a Proxy Server
A proxy server is a server that acts as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other
servers. A client connects to the proxy server and requests some service, such as a file, connection, web
page, or other resource, available from a different server. The proxy server evaluates the request according
to its filtering rules. For example, it may filter traffic by IP address or protocol. If the request is validated by
the filter, the proxy provides the resource by connecting to the relevant server and requesting the service on
behalf of the client.
It is important for enterprise customers to be able to set up secure computing environments within their
companies, making proxy configuration essential. Proxy configuration acts as a security barrier ensuring that
the proxy server monitors all traffic between the Internet and the intranet. This is normally an integral part of
security enforcement in corporate firewalls within intranets.
To configure the device for a proxy server:
1
Go to
Settings
.
2
Touch
Network & Internet
>
Wi-Fi
.
3
Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the
On
position.
4
In the network dialog box, select and touch a network.
5
Touch
Advanced options
.
6
Touch
Proxy
and select
Manual
.
7
In the
Proxy hostname
text box, enter the address of the proxy server.
8
In the
Proxy port
text box, enter the port number for the proxy server.
9
In the
Bypass proxy for
text box, enter addresses for web sites that are not required to go through
the proxy server. Use a comma “,” between addresses. Do not use spaces or carriage returns between
addresses.
10
Touch
Connect
.
11
Touch the home button ( ).
