Switch Between Proxies

[dixson]

We have situation where a few Https:// sites are accessed through Proxy1 and rest of the internet through Proxy2. Is there a way where one can switch easily between both the proxies? OS win XP Prof and IE6

 

[Xaqte]

Would an acceptable alternative be sending all https requests to one server, and all other requests to go to the other?

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[dixson]

Proxy1 offers no connection to the internet so we still have to access other https: sites from Proxy2....

 

[JFBouchard]

Hi, the best way to switch between multiple proxies is to use a .PAC file (proxy autoconfiguration file)

See this for the standard (javascript):

http://wp.netscape.com/eng/mozilla/2.0/relnotes/demo/proxy-live.html

Hope this helps. Please let know if this resolve your issue

Jeff

 

[dixson]

Well jeff, with the script ready, how does it work with IE6.X? the proxy is third party and i have only the Ip address for it.

 

[JFBouchard]

Hi, go to tools/internet options/connexion/lan settings:

In the field "use automatic configuration script" type the URL for your .pac file:

http://your

internal web server/your pac file.pac



Hope this helps. Please let know if this resolve your issue

Jeff

 

[dixson]

what if i dont have a webserver. Can i just place the file somewhere on a local drive and point to it?

 

[JFBouchard]

Hi, no. Since the .pac is javascript, it must be served by a webserver in order to make sense.

If you have a proxy you have a webserver.

Hope this helps. Please let know if this resolve your issue

Jeff