How to set up a proxy server to work with my browser?

Detailed information about free proxies you can get at "proxy FAQ" section.
Set up proxy in the Internet Explorer & Netscape Navigator browsers:

Proxy Settings in Internet Explorer 4.X

1. Click "View" \ "Internet Options");
2. Click "Connections";
3. Enable "use a proxy server";
4. In fields "Address" and "port" type proxy name and proxy port;
5. If nessesary, enable "bypass proxy server for local addresses";
6. Click "OK".

Proxy Settings in Internet Explorer 5.X - 6.x

1. Click "Service" \ "Internet Options";
2. Click "Connections";
3. If you use Dial-Up connection, choose your connection and click "Settings" button.
   if you use LAN connection, click "LAN Settings" button in the "Local Area Network (LAN) Settings" group box;
4. Enable "use a proxy server";
5. In fields "Address" and "port", type proxy name and proxy port;
6. If nessesary, enable "bypass proxy server for local addresses";
7. Click "OK";
8. Click "OK" to close IE settings.

Proxy Settings in Netscape Navigator 4.X

1. Click "Edit" \ "Preferences";
2. Click "Category" \ "Advanced" \ "Proxies";
3. Set "Manual proxy configuration";
4. Click "View" at "Manual proxy configuration";
5. Set proxies for following protocols: HTTP, FTP, etc.

Proxy Settings in Netscape Navigator 6.X

1. Click "Edit" \ "Preferences";
2. Click "Category" \ "Advanced" \ "Proxies";
3. Set "Manual proxy configuration";
4. Click "View" at "Manual proxy configuration";
5. Set proxies for following protocols: HTTP, FTP, etc.

Proxy Settings in Opera 5.X - 7.x

1. Click "File" \ "Preferences";
2. In "Category" choose "Network";
3. Click on the button "Proxy servers..."
4. Set proxies for following protocols: HTTP, FTP, etc.
5. Enable proxies for corresponding protocols by enabling options "HTTP", "HTTPS", etc.
6. Click "OK" to close preferences

Proxy Settings in Konqueror

1. Click "Setting" \ "Configure Konqueror...";
2. Choose "Proxies";
3. Enable "Use proxy";
4. Set proxies for following protocols: HTTP, FTP, etc.

Proxy Settings in Mozilla Firefox

1. Click Tools->Options;
2. "General", "Connection Settings";
3. Select "Manual Proxy Configuration";
4. Enter proxy IP and port to appropriate fields;
5. Click OK to close Connection Settings;
6. Click OK to close Options;
7. Reload browser.

If you don't use Internet Explorer 4.x - 5.x, Netscape Navigator 4.x - 6.x, or use other browsers or don't understand these instructions, you can use this link:
http://www.guidescope.com/gman/howtos.htm

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How To Set Up a Network Router

This guide explains how to set up a router for home computer networks. The exact names of configuration settings on a network router vary depending on the model and whether it is wired or wireless. However, this general procedure will guide you through the process for the common kinds of home network equipment.

1. Choose a convenient location to begin installing your router such as an open floor space or table. This does not need to be the permanent location of the device. Particularly for wireless routers, you may find it necessary to re-position the unit after installing it as the cables / signals may not reach all areas needed. At the beginning, its better to choose a location where it's easiest to work with the router and worry about final placement later.
   
2. Plug in the router's electrical power source, then turn on the router by pushing the power button.
   
3. (Optional) Connect your Internet modem to the router. Most network modems connect via an Ethernet cable but USB connections are becoming increasingly common. The cable plugs into the router jack named "WAN" or "uplink" or "Internet." After connecting the cable, be sure to power cycle (turn off and turn back on) the modem to ensure the router recognizes it.
   
4. Connect one computer to the router. Even if the router is a wireless model, connect this first computer to the router via a network cable. Using a cable during router installation ensures the maximum reliability of the equipment. Once a wireless router installation is complete, the computer can be changed over to a wireless connection if desired.
   
5. Open the router's administration tool. From the computer connected to the router, first open your Web browser. Then enter the router's address for network administration in the Web address field and hit return to reach the router's home page.
   
   Many routers are reached by either the Web address "http://192.168.1.1" or "http://192.168.0.1" Consult your router's documentation to determine the exact address for your model. Note that you do not need a working Internet connection for this step.
   
6. Log in to the router. The router's home page will ask you for a username and password. Both are provided in the router's documentation. You should change the router's password for security reasons, but do this after the installation is complete to avoid unnecessary complications during the basic setup.
   
7. If you want your router to connect to the Internet, you must enter Internet connection information into that section of the router's configuration (exact location varies). If using DSL Internet, you may need to enter the PPPoE username and password. Likewise, if you have been issued a static IP address by your provider (you would need to have requested it), the static IP fields (including network mask and gateway) given to you by the provider must also must be set in the router.
   
8. If you were using a primary computer or an older network router to connect to the Internet, your provider may require you to update the MAC address of the router with the MAC address of the device you were using previously. Read How to Change a MAC Address for a detailed description of this process.
   
9. If this is a wireless router, change the network name (often called SSID). While the router comes to you with a network name set at the factory, you will never want to use this name on your network. Read How to Change the Router SSID for detailed instructions.
   
10. Verify the network connection is working between your one computer and the router. To do this, you must confirmed that the computer has received IP address information from the router. See How to Find IP Addresses for a description of this process.
    
11. (If applicable) Verify your one computer can connect to the Internet properly. Open your Web browser and visit a few Internet sites such as http://compnetworking.about.com/.
    
12. Connect additional computers to the router as needed. If connecting wirelessly, ensure the network name (SSID) of each is computer matches that of the router.
    
13. Finally, configure additional network security features as desired to guard your systems against Internet attackers. These WiFi Home Network Security Tips offer a good checklist to follow.

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Solution: Setting up Winamp 5 on multiuser computer

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I just finished setting up WinAmp 5 on a Win2k machine so that different users have their own settings saved and so that the it runs for all users. Following is the how to.

1. Log into the machine as Administrator and install Winamp.

2. Download Winamp Profiler (http://www.winamp.com/plugins/details.php?id=75155) and install.

3. Go to the folder where Winamp was installed and right click on the folder, choose properties, then the security tab. Add "Everyone" to the list of names and give Everyone full control.

4. Click on the advanced tab at the bottom of the security page, and put a check mark in "Reset all child objects." Click OK until you get are back to the properties screen and click OK there, too.

5. Run regedit32 and drill down to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\X-Fixer\WinAmp Profiler

6. Click on the above key, then click on the Security Menu, then permissions.

7. Once again, add Everyone and give full control. Also, repeat step number 4, then close the registry editor.

8. Now, open WinAmp. It will probably open for a second, then disappear for a couple of seconds, then reopen.

9. Right click on the Winamp screen and choose Winamp Profiler from the list of items. You should see "Administrator" with a check mark next to it. Click on "Preferences" that is down the list.

10. On the "Profile" tab, under Winamp settings there is an item labeled cwd with a space for a path. Navigate to the \Winamp\Profiles\administrator\ folder, then OK until the screen closes. You have just saved the profile for the adminstrator user. Any changes you make to the skins or other preferences, etc. will be saved for this user.

11. Log out and log in as another user and repeat steps 8-10 replacing the adminsitrator folder in step 10 with the folder by the same name as the user you have logged in under. That name should be the one you see checked in step 9 also.

You can repeat the above for as many users as you have using this machine or even create separate profiles for the same user. By clicking on the name of the profile in the list, you'll change to that users profile. Unfortunately, you will also be able to change that user's settings if you choose to, but if you're on good terms with the others that use the same machine, that shouldn't be a problem.

If tested this several times and it seems to be working fine. You can experiment with the other settings in the Profiler. I haven't had the time and my primary interest was that users wouldn't have to reset their preferences every time they logged into the machine.

HTH
RWW

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