Configuring Internet Explorer 8.x / 9.x on Windows for off-campus access

1. IE 8.x - Click Tools in the browser menu bar.
   IE 9.x - Click on the gear icon in the browser toolbar.
2. Click on Internet Options.
3. Click the Connections tab.
4. For DSL or Cable Modem Internet connections – Click on LAN Settings.
   For Dial-up Internet Connections – Select your Dial-up Setting, then click on Settings. 
5. Select the Use automatic configuration script checkbox.
6. Enter this URL in the Address box.  (This URL must be copied exactly with no spaces):

   http://pac.stanford.edu/suproxy.pac

7. Uncheck all other checkboxes in this window.
8. Click OK, click Apply, then close all configuration windows.

Note about on-campus access

With your browser configured as described above, you will be prompted for your SUNet ID and password each time you access a licensed resource, even when you are on campus. If you would prefer to avoid this, revert your browser settings as follows:

1. Return to the Automatic Configuration window as described above.
2. Uncheck the Use Automatic Configuration Script checkbox.
3. Click OK, click Apply, then close all configuration windows.