You can also specify a proxy to use for the FTP protocol, although use of this is not mandatory, unless you are on a Student Residences network connection . Also see Other Software below. If you are using a network connection in a Student Hall of Residence, then you will need to use the proxy service for outgoing FTP connections. For the latter, you will need to configure a proxy to use. You will also need to specify your network usernumber and password.
Instructions are also available for the following software.
While implementing the proxy service, various common problems have been discovered. Please check through these tips and make sure that none apply to you before asking for further help. Restart your browser after entering the proxy details, to make sure that they are enabled properly. Some versions of Internet Explorer 4 are broken. See the note below for more information.