Yes, this is correct. More recent OS builds have Browse and Firefox pick up their settings from the GNOME settings instead of needing to go to about:config. To do this, go to System -> Preferences -> Network Proxy.
Sridhar On 1 February 2011 10:28, <[email protected]> wrote: > Gerald, > I am pretty sure this got to you from Trent but here again just in case and a > copy for the list > >> Hi Gerald >> >> I had the same issue with the hidden wireless networks here at Education >> Queensland. I have listed out what needed to be done below. >> >> To connect to the hidden wireless network itself I had to switch to the >> gnome desktop. From there you will be able to connect to a hidden >> wireless network. You will have to manually input the SSID of your >> network and the correct credentials. >> >> After you have made the connection you will need to do the following to >> ensure the browser will function with a proxy. >> >> Put about:config in the address bar in browse >> Scrolled to network.proxy.http and input your proxy >> Went to network:proxy.http_port and input 80 (this may be different on >> your network. You will need to check) >> Went to network.proxy.type and input 1 >> >> Hope this helps >> >> Trent Woods | Project Officer | ICT Delivery Team | Learning >> Technologies Unit | Information & Technologies Branch | Department of >> Education and Training | Queensland Government | 347 Old Cleveland Road >> | Coorparoo Qld 4151 >> T 3421 6680 | E [email protected] | W >> http://education.qld.gov.au/smartclassrooms/mis/ >> This message (including attachments) is intended for the addressee named >> above. It may also be confidential, privileged and/or subject to >> copyright. If you wish to forward this message to others, you must first >> obtain the permission of the author. If you are not the addressee named >> above, you must not disseminate, copy, communicate or otherwise use or >> take any action in reliance on this message. You understand that any >> privilege or confidentiality attached to this message is not waived, >> lost or destroyed because you have received this message in error. If >> you have received this message in error please notify the sender and >> delete from any computer. Unless explicitly attributed, the opinions >> expressed in this message do not necessarily represent the official >> position or opinions of the State of Queensland or the Department of >> Education and Training. Whilst all care has been taken, the Department >> of Education and Training disclaims all liability for loss or damage to >> person or property arising from this message being infected by computer >> virus or other contamination. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of >> [email protected] >> Sent: Tuesday, 1 February 2011 9:12 AM >> To: Dr. Gerald Ardito >> Cc: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [OLPC-AU] Hidden SSID and Proxy settings >> >> I thought that something like this had come up on >> [email protected] if anyone can help Gerald, please do >> >> Tony >> >> >> > I am trying to connect XOs in a school which as a wireless network >> > with a hidden SSID. Additionally, the school requires proxy settings >> > to establish internet connections. >> > >> > Can someone help me with this? >> > >> > Thanks. >> > Gerald >> >> _______________________________________________ >> OLPC-AU mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/olpc-au >> >> _____________________________________________________ >> This mail has been virus scanned by Australia On Line >> see http://www.australiaonline.net.au/mailscanning > > _______________________________________________ > Devel mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/devel > _______________________________________________ Devel mailing list [email protected] http://lists.laptop.org/listinfo/devel
