Remote access (proxy settings)

EZ Proxy can also be used to access only information resources ("scientific articles") of the faculty (without the need to set anything in the browser). However, by following these instructions, you will also get access to all information resources of the faculty.

What is a proxy server?

When using a proxy server, users' browsers read data from the network via a computer (proxy server) located at the faculty. The purpose of a proxy server is to allow its user to appear on the Internet as if he were connected from the faculty network.

Setup procedure

The setup procedure is slightly different for each browser type and version.

EZ Proxy can also be used to access only information resources ("scientific articles") of the faculty (without the need to set anything in the browser).

Google Chrome

Recommended settings using the SwitchySharp Proxy extension:

This extension makes it very easy to automatically or manually switch between a proxy and a direct connection, which is often very convenient.

1. Install the SwitchySharp Proxy extension
2. An application icon will appear on the right, next to the address field [1]
3. Name the profile, e.g. natur.cuni.cz [2]
4. In the Manual configuration dialog, enter the address: cache.natur.cuni.cz and port 3128 [3]
5. Check the item "Use the same proxy server for all protocols" [4]
6. Save settings [5]
7. Now you can easily switch between direct connection and proxy natur.cuni.cz [6]
8. The first time you use it, you will be prompted to enter your username and password (CAS)

Rule for using a proxy only for certain websites (eg CIS, information sources...)
Most often it is desirable to use a proxy only for a specific website. If you leave the proxy on permanently, it can cause problems on other websites. An elegant solution to this problem is to set rules for the use of proxies.
The following procedure assumes the creation of a profile according to the previous step.

1. Create a new rule using the +New Rule button [1]
2. Enter any rule name [2]
3. Enter the URL for which the rule will be used [3]
   (in the case of CIS it is: natur.verso.is.cuni.cz )
4. Select the Proxy Profile based on the previous instructions (in our example natur.cuni.cz) [4]
5. Save settings [5]
6. Switchy app! switch to Auto Switch Mode [6]

After you set up the proxy, the browser will ask you to verify the user when accessing the website (e.g. cis.natur.cuni.cz). Use Use the username for the faculty e-mail (without natur.cuni.cz) and the password for CAS .

Firefox

recommended settings using the FoxyProxy extension:

This extension makes it very easy to automatically or manually switch between a proxy and a direct connection, which is often very convenient.

1. Download  the FoxyProxy configuration file to your computer
2. Install the FoxyProxy extension by clicking Add to Firefox
3. On the right, next to the address field , an application icon (fox head) will appear
4. Click on it with the left button and a settings window will appear, click on Options
   
5. An alternative procedure for calling up the settings window is through Firefox settings (three dashes in the upper right) , Extensions and skins, three dashes and then Options for the FoxyProxy extension
6. In the left column of options, select Import settings
   
7. And then the Import Settings from FoxyProxy 6.0+ button
   
8. Upload the file from step 1
9. Check whether the cache.natur.cuni.cz proxy has been added and set the mode to Use enabled proxies by patterns and order (the faculty proxy is automatically used to access CIS, otherwise it is disabled)
   

Individual proxies can be quickly switched by left-clicking on the FoxyProxy icon

After you have set up the proxy, the browser will ask you to verify the user when accessing the website cis.natur.cuni.cz. Use the username for the faculty e-mail (without natur.cuni.cz) and the password for CAS .

Setting up browsers without installing add-ons

The following procedures are for direct browser proxy settings. Use this setting only for as long as necessary . The recommended setting is via the aforementioned SwitchySharp Proxy extension for Google Chrome or FoxyProxy for Firefox.

Google Chrome:

1. Click on the "three dots" icon at the top right next to the address bar.
2. Select Settings from the drop-down menu .
3. At the bottom, click on Advanced settings... .
4. In the System section , press the Open computer proxy settings button
5. The " Internet - properties " window will open , select the Connection tab in it
6. Press the Local Area Network Settings button
7. A window will appear in which you uncheck the first two options: Automatically detect settings and Use script for automatic configuration
8. In the Proxy Server section, check Use a proxy server for the LAN network... and fill in the Address cache.natur.cuni.cz and Port 3128
9. Next, select the Do not use proxy server for internal network addresses option
10. Via the Advanced button, check that Use the same proxy server for all protocols is selected
11. Confirm with the OK button .

Firefox:

1. In the upper right corner, click on the " three dashes " icon and then select Options
2. At the bottom of the options, click the " Settings... " button under the "Network Settings" category
3. Select Manual configuration of proxy servers and fill in HTTP proxy cache.natur.cuni.cz and port 3128
4. Next, check the option "Use this proxy server also for FTP and HTTPS"
5. Press the  OK button .

Internet Explorer:

1. In the upper right corner, click the Settings icon (gear) and select  Internet Options
2. Click the Connections tab
3. Press the Local Area Network Settings button
4. A window will appear in which you uncheck the first two options: Automatically detect settings and Use script for automatic configuration
5. In the Proxy Server section, check Use a proxy server for the LAN network... and fill in the Address cache.natur.cuni.cz and Port 3128
6. Next, select the Do not use proxy server for internal network addresses option
7. Via the Advanced button, check that Use the same proxy server for all protocols is selected
8. Confirm with the OK buttons

Mobile device settings

Apple iPad, iPhone:

1. on the home screen, click the Settings icon and then select the Wi-Fi section
2. click on the name of your wireless home network to which you are connected
3. at the bottom, switch the HTTP PROXY mode to Manual
4. enter the value " cache.natur.cuni.cz " in the Server field
5. in the Port field the value " 3128 "
6. turn on Authentication
7. fill in your faculty login without @natur.cuni.cz
8. enter the password in CAS