Java Configuration for Firewall and Proxy Servers

Lexi-CONNECT will work properly with proxy servers** and firewalls provided the proper settings are installed. You must make sure that you have your proxy server and its port settings properly configured. If your web browser is already using a proxy server, then you should have no problems using the Lexi-CONNECT service. If you encounter difficulty using Lexi-CONNECT and are behind a proxy server, you will need to configure Java WebStart to use the proxy server settings. Follow these steps:

1. From your start menu or desktop, run "Java WebStart" or click on Start-->Run and type in "javaws".
2. When Java Application Cache Viewer opens, please choose EDIT--> PREFERENCES.
3. Click on the "Network Settings" button.
4. Select the button for Use Proxy Server.'
5. In the "Address" field, please enter your proxy server address or URL. Your local network administrator or helpdesk can supply you with this value if you do not have it.
6. In the "Port" please enter the proxy server's contact port. This is usually 80, 8080 or 8888. Your local network administrator or helpdesk can supply you with this value if you do not have it.
7. Click OK
8. Choose OK again to exit.

You should now be able to connect with Lexi-CONNECT.

Please make sure that your proxy server allows outgoing access to both HTTP (TCP port 80) and HTTPS (TCP port 443). Ask your local network administrator or helpdesk if your local Internet connection is setup in this manner.

Additionally, some proxy servers require a login and a password for security and/or logging purposes. Please make sure that you use the correct login and password for your proxy server when prompted by the software. If you do not know this information, then please have your local network administrator or helpdesk provide this information for you.

**A proxy server is used to route internet connections in a large network that would keep the internal network separate from the Internet itself. The Proxy would hold the separation, but still allow access to the outside world.