Proxy Settings for UOW Wireless Setup
Internet Explorer and many other applications use these proxy settings to gain access to the internet. Some
applications may require additional configuration.
Via Automatic Configuration Script
http://www.uow.edu.au/autoproxy.pac
Via Manual Proxy Configuration
Proxy Type: HTTP Proxy
Host: proxy.uow.edu.au
Port: 8080
Authentication
User: Your University Username
Password: Your University Password
Note: Using Manual Proxy Configuration will impact your internet access outside the university network.
Disabling manual proxy settings may be required for normal browsing.
A typical set up for Automatic Configturation Script, using Internet Explorer is shown below:
1. Open Internet Explorer and click Tools and
then select Internet Options
2. Click the Connections tab
3. Select LAN Settings
4. Tick use automatic configuration script
5. In the Address field type:
http://www.uow.edu.au/autoproxy.pac
6. Click OK on this window
7. Click OK to close the Connections window http://uow.edu.au/autoproxy.pac
You should now have access to external websites
through the proxy.
For further assistance accessing the wireless network please see the Service Desk located at ITS Central Labs
in Building 17, Level one or telephone 4239 2000
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