Disable the HTTP Proxy in the Browser

Many web browsers are configured to use an HTTP proxy server to increase the download speed of web pages. To manage or configure the Firebox with the Web UI, your browser must connect directly to the device. If you use an HTTP proxy server, you must temporarily disable the HTTP proxy setting in your browser. You can enable the HTTP proxy server setting in your browser again after you set up the Firebox.

Use these instructions to disable the HTTP proxy in Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. For other browsers, use the browser Help system to find the necessary information. Many browsers automatically disable the HTTP proxy feature.

Disable the HTTP proxy in Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Select Tools > Internet Options.
   The Internet Options dialog box appears.
3. Select the Connections tab.
4. Click LAN Settings.
   The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box appears.
5. Clear the Use a proxy server for your LAN check box.
6. Click OK to close the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box.
7. Click OK to close the Internet Options dialog box.

Disable the HTTP proxy in Firefox

1. Open Firefox.
2. Select Tools > Options.
   The Options dialog box appears.
3. Click Advanced.
4. Select the Network tab.
5. Click Settings.
6. Click Connection Settings.
   The Connection Settings dialog box appears.
7. Select the No proxy option.
8. Click OK to close the Connection Settings dialog box.
9. Click OK to close the Options dialog box.

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