Using a proxy server

Access to the World Wide Web at your site may be restricted (by a firewall or maybe just by policy), so that it is only available through a `web cache' or proxy server. If you are in this situation you will need to configure GAIA so that its remote catalogue access will work. Proceed as follows.

1. Start GAIA, select the Data-Servers menu (in the menu-bar along the top of the main window) and choose any remote catalogue.

2. The catalogue window will appear (similar to Figure ). Click on the Options menu in its menu-bar and choose the Proxies... item.

3. a Proxies window will appear. You should fill in the various fields (consult your system manager if you are unsure what to enter). Then click on OK.