netVelocity web accelerator configuration instructions
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Windows Instructions
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Internet Explorer 5.x or higher
1. Open Internet Explorer
2. Left click on "Tools" across the top left
3. Left click on "Internet Options"
4. Left click on the "Connections" tab
5. Make sure the default connection is highlighted in the box and Left click on "Settings" on the left
6. Check the "Proxy" check box and type "proxy1.netnet.net" into the address location.
7. Type "80" in the port box
8. Click "Ok"
9. Left click on the "Advanced" tab
10. In the section called HTTP 1.1 settings, make sure "Use HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections" is checked
11. Left click on "Apply"
12. Left click on "Ok"
Firefox web browser
1. Open Firefox
2. Left click on the Tools menu
3. Left click on Options
4. On the bottom, click on the Connection Settings button.
5. Click on the circle next to Manual proxy configuration
6. To the right of HTTP Proxy, enter proxy1.netnet.net
7. To the right of Port enter 80.
8. Click OK
9. Click OK
Netscape 6.x or higher
1. Open Netscape Navigator
2. Left click on "Edit" across the top left
3. Left click on "Preferences"
4. Left click on the arrow next to "Advanced" so it points down
5. Left click on "Proxies"
6. Dot the circle for "Manual Proxy Configuration"
7. Type "proxy1.netnet.net" into the address location
8. Type "80" in the port box
9. Left click on "Ok"
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Macintosh Instructions
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Mac OS 10.x
1. Click on the Apple Menu
2. Click on System Preferences
3. Click on Network
4. Make sure the Show menu says Modem Port and click on the Proxies tab
5. Check the box next to "Web Proxy (HTTP)"
6. Enter "proxy1.netnet.net" (without the quotes) to the right
7. Enter "80" (without the quotes) in the Port field
8. Click on "Apply Now"
9. Close the Networking window
Mac OS 9.1
1. Click on the Apple Menu
2. Click on the Control Panel submenu
3. Click on the Internet Icon
4. Click on the Advanced tab
5. Scroll down the menu on the left and click on Firewalls
6. Check the box next to Web Proxy and enter "proxy1.netnet.net" (without
the quotes) to the right
7. Enter "80" (without the quotes) in the port field
8. Close the Internet window
9. Click on Save on the window that pops up
Once you have followed the above instructions, restart your browser. Your web browsing is now accelerated. Enjoy!
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FAQ
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Q: Which operating systems and browsers will this work on?
A: The accelerator will work on any connection type on any operating system in conjunction with a latest generation browser. Any web browser version after the year 2000 should support accelerated web browsing. If you are using Internet Explorer under version 5 or Netscape version 4 and under, please contact our technical support to receive a CD with an updated browser.
Q: Will this work on dialup or DSL?
A: The accelerator service works on both dialup and DSL. DSL customers may not notice much of an increase in web browsing speed, as DSL transmission speeds already provide for near-instantaneous transmission of web pages.
Q: Is accelerated dialup a viable alternative to DSL?
A: We deployed accelerated dialup technology to increase speed for customers who appreciate speedy web browsing but are not heavy Internet users. DSL is still the best option for customers who want fast all around Internet access, as the accelerator technology only speeds up web browsing.
Q: What information are you taking from me as I browse the Internet with this product?
A: We are not storing any information about your web browsing in conjunction with any personally identifiable information. For the purposes of caching, your usage may be tracked and analyzed by automated means, though your personal information will not be connected with browsing habits in any way.
Q: How does it work?
A: By compressing the computer “code” that makes up a webpage, we are able to send this compressed code to web browsers that are capable of decompressing compressed web content (see first question). In addition, large images that are parts of web pages are analyzed and optimized for size and quality. Both of these methods save on the amount of data that needs to be transmi
