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10.9.1. Proxy
The proxy server is a stand-alone server or a service running on a PC that guarantees safer
connection to the Internet. According to the specified network rules you can then access the Internet
either directly or via the proxy server; both possibilities can also be allowed at the same time. Then,
in the first item of the Update settings - Proxy dialog you have to select from the combo box menu
whether you want to:
Use proxy
Don't use proxy - default settings
Try connection using proxy and if it fails, connect directly
If you select any option using a proxy server, you will have to specify some further data. The server
settings can be configured either manually or automatically.
Manual configuration
If you select manual configuration (check the Manual option to activate the respective dialog section
) you have to specify the following items:
Serverspecify the server’s IP address or the name of the server