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Step 3 – Deactivate proxy server
If you use a proxy server for access to the Internet, deactivate it.
Note: As an example, the following describes the procedure for Microsoft Internet Explorer. If you use a different browser, please read the appropriate user documentation.
1.Start Internet Explorer.
2.Select Tools > Internet Options.
The Internet Options dialogue is opened.
3.Click on the Connections tab.
4.Click on the LAN Settings button in the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings area. The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialogue is opened.
5.Uncheck the following boxes:
•Automatically detect settings
•Use a proxy server for your LAN
6.In order to save this confi guration, click on the OK button.
7.Close the Internet Options dialogue by clicking on the OK button.
Step 4 – Configure encryption for the sunrise surf & talk box
Please make sure that encryption is activated since otherwise additional costs could arise under certain circumstances. An uncoded access makes it possible for someone from the outside who accesses your network to surf at your expense.
Note: WPA encryption is preferable to WEP encryption. For this reason, confi guration of WPA encryption is described below as an example.
1.Log in to the administration interface of sunrise surf & talk box (see Logging in and logging out, pg. 25).
2.Click on Encryption in the Security menu.
3.Select WPA1+2 from the Encryption mechanism selection list.
4.Check the Pass phrase option fi eld in the WPA Settings area.
5.Enter any string into the Key fi eld.
The string serves to dynamically produce the WPA key.
Please note! Please make a note of the string entered. You will need it in the next step for the confi guration of your PC/laptop.
6.Click on the OK button.
The encryption is now activated for the sunrise surf & talk box, but not yet for your computer. This is why the WLAN connection between the devices is interrupted. It is possible your browser will display the message «The document contains no data.»
