Setting up a Proxy server on the SendPro C, SendPro C Auto

A Proxy server is a computer that acts as a gateway between your local network, your device, and the internet. Proxy servers provide increased performance and security.

If your network requires a proxy server, you must contact your IT department or service provider to obtain the proxy server information to set up a proxy server.

Choose the connection type

Choose how you connect your device to set up a Proxy server:

• Setting up a Proxy server using a Wi-Fi network connection
• Setting up a Proxy server using a wired network connection

Setting up a Proxy server using a Wi-Fi network connection

1. Tap Settings.
   
2. Tap Wi-Fi in the Device & Network section.
3. Select the network from the list.
4. Tap on the Advanced Options checkbox to select it.
5. Scroll down and tap the arrow next to Proxy, then select Manual.
   
6. Enter the IP address, HTTP or HTTPS proxy address of your proxy server in the Proxy Hostname field.
7. Enter the port number for the proxy server in the Proxy Port field.
8. (Optional) Enter any specific URLs or URL patterns (such as internal addresses) that you wish to bypass the proxy in the Bypass field.
9. If your Proxy Server requires authentication, select the Need Authentication check box. Additional fields appear.
   1. Enter the Proxy username in the Proxy Username field. This may be case sensitive for some proxy servers.
   2. Enter the Proxy password in the Proxy Password field. This is case sensitive for proxy servers.

Setting up a Proxy server using a wired network connection

1. Tap Settings.
   
2. Tap Wired (Ethernet) in the Device & Network section.
3. Select either DHCP or Static IP.
4. If you select DHCP, tap on the drop-down arrow next to Proxy Setting and select Manual.
   
5. Enter the IP address, HTTP or HTTPS proxy address of your proxy server in the Proxy Hostname field.
6. Enter the port number for the proxy server in the Proxy Port field.
7. (Optional) Enter any specific URLs or URL patterns (such as internal addresses) that you wish to bypass the proxy in the Bypass field.
8. If your Proxy Server requires authentication, select the Need Authentication check box. Additional fields appear.
   1. Enter the Proxy username in the Proxy Username field. This may be case sensitive for some proxy servers.
   2. Enter the Proxy password in the Proxy Password field. This is case sensitive for proxy servers.

Related topics

• Networking and connectivity details