Dial Up
If you use the Windows 95 dialer or above, or the NT RAS dialer, then WebPosition can automatically dial your Internet connection for you. If you use a modem and regular phone line to dial and connect to the Internet, this is the option you'll probably use. If no entries appear in the list of user accounts to select from and you've dialed into the Internet before, you may not have a Win95 or above compatible dialer. In this scenario, selected the LAN/Dedicated option or the AOL/Compuserve option.
LAN/Dedicated
If you're on a network that has an Internet connection, or you use another type of persistent Internet connection like cable, DSL, or Satellite, selected Dedicated. This option simply assumes that it will find an active Internet connection when it needs to access the Web.
AOL/Compuserve
If you use AOL, Compuserve, or ANY third party dialer program, then select this option. In reality, this option works the same as LAN/Dedicated in that it assumes you will have an
active connection established when you run a WebPosition Mission. This option will pop up a window when you start WebPosition to remind you to run your AOL, Compuserve,
or other dialer so WebPosition will be able to access the Web.
If you wish WebPosition to remind you to run your dialer each time before trying to connect to the Web, then
simply de-check the "Always connect automatically" box.
Proxy Type
No Proxy This is the default setting and is applicable for most people who just have dial up modem connections. Most connections do not require a proxy server, however, some corporate networks use a proxy server that requires a proxy server address to be entered. Note: If you have a proxy server but your system administrator tells you that entering the proxy server name is not necessary for your network, then leave this setting at "No Proxy." If your connection fails, then you may need to turn proxy support on and enter a proxy name or address.
Standard Proxy If you system administrator gave you a proxy name or address to enter into your Internet applications, select this option. If you're unsure whether your connection
requires a proxy server, try checking your browser settings (Generally Internet Explorer or Netscape). In Internet Explorer 5.0, you'd select Tools, Internet Options, then the Connections tab.
Click on LAN settings or Dial Up settings if you dial up to the Internet to see whether your installation requires a proxy. Other browsers and versions may vary on where this information is located.
Socks 4 Proxy If you have a "Socks 4" proxy server then select this option. If you know you have a proxy but the connection is not working, you might try connecting with Socks 4 selected. If it fails, try Socks 5. If that fails, put it back to Standard Proxy and see the troubleshooting help.
Socks 5 Proxy If you have a "Socks 5" proxy server then select this option.
Caution: Some proxies require that the system administrator add the application to the list of programs that are allowed to go through the proxy. If you're unable to connect but your proxy settings appear correct, make sure that your proxy does not require adding WebPosition to an "approved" list of applications. In some cases, you may have to remove WebPosition and re-add it to this list after updating WebPosition to a new version.
HTTP Proxy Server
Do not fill this in unless you know your company requires the use of an HTTP Proxy server or firewall on the network to access the Internet. If so, fill in the exact address here if required. If your network requires you to go through a proxy server to access the Internet, then starting your Mission may cause an error if this is not set properly.
If you get an error when trying to run a mission for the first time, talk to your network administrator to find out if you have an HTTP Proxy server and what the proper address and port is. If you're still unsure whether your connection requires a proxy server, try checking your browser settings (Generally Internet Explorer or Netscape). In Internet Explorer 5.0, you'd select Tools, Internet Options, then the Connections tab. Click on LAN settings or Dial Up settings if you dial up to the Internet to see whether your installation requires a proxy. Other browsers and versions may vary on where this information is located.
HTTP Port
The default port if left blank is 80. Normally you would only change this if you were using a proxy server that requires a port other than 80.
Proxy User Name and Password
If your proxy server requires you to log on with a user name and password before browsing the Web, then enter that here. This is NOT the user name and password that you would use to connect to your ISP using a dial up connection. Instead, it is only entered for those proxy servers that require a proxy user name and password to access the Web.
Always connect automatically as needed without prompting
If you do not want this screen to pop up each time before trying to connect to the Web, then make sure this box is checked. De-checking this box is useful, for example, if you wish to be reminded to run a dialer program before WebPosition attempts to access the Web.
See Troubleshooting if you're having problems connecting to the Internet.