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Configuring Firefox for the BOL Proxy Server

The following instructions will configure Firefox with the BOL proxy server. This will allow you to access UCLA restricted sites and the UCLA news server while connecting through another ISP.

Configuring the BOL Proxy Server for the Web

  1. Open up Firefox and go to Tools then Options.

    Tools->Options

  2. In the Options window, select the Advanced icon at the top of the window.
  3. Click the Network tab.
  4. Click the Settings button.

    5. Connection Settings

  5. In the field Automatic proxy configuration URL: type http://proxy.ucla.edu/cgi/proxy

    Proxy URL

  6. Click on the OK button.
  7. Click on the OK button again.

When you access a UCLA restricted site, a secure page will ask you to enter your UCLA Logon ID and password before proceeding to the site.