Safari (Mac)

  • Connect to your Internet Service Provider (for example IBMNET)
  • Go to Apple | System Preferences | Network
  • Click on automatic (even if it is showing)
  • Click on show then the name of your connection, e.g., Airport
  • Open the Proxies tab
  • Click use Web Proxies and type
  • proxy.williams.edu (for address)
  • 3128 (for port)
  • Click on Apply
  • Connect to a resource - you should be asked for a username and password
  • Click OK
  • For username: type in your Williams username
  • For password: type in your Williams password

Note: Some users have had trouble connecting to the proxy server using Safari.  If the problems persist, try using Mozilla Firefox instead or see our troubleshooting page.