How do I Configure Windows Internet Explorer 7 for the WildBlue Service?

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Summary

This article describes the steps for manually configuring Windows Internet Explorer 7 for use with the WildBlue Service.

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Alternative Methods

WildBlue Optimizer for Windows XP and Windows 2000


Opening Internet Options

Internet Explorer 7 Tools Options

  1. Close all other applications, and launch Internet Explorer 7.
  2. From the Tools menu, click Internet Options.

Moving to Lan Settings

Internet Explorer 6 Connections tab

  1. Select the Connections tab.
  2. Click LAN settings.

 

Entering the Proxy Configuration Script

Internet Explorer 6 LAN Settings

  1. Check Use automatic configuration script.
  2. Type http://wpad.wildblue.com/wpad.dat in the Address box.
  3. Click OK.

Setting HTTP Settings

Internet Explorer 6 Options Advanced tab

  1. Select the Advanced tab.
  2. Check Use HTTP 1.1
  3. Check Use HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections
    Note: These may already be checked. 
  4. Click OK to exit Internet Options. Internet Explorer 7 is now configured for WildBlue.

Getting help with IE 7

If you require assistance with Internet Explorer 7, please visit Microsoft's web site at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie7/about/default.mspx.


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This article was last modified on 2/20/2008 2:55:46 PM
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