What is Remote Access?
The Remote Access system allows you to set up your computer at any off-campus location
and to use the barcode number on your student card as a password. When you access the
databases and ejournals using this system there is no need for a specific password for each
service as the system makes your computer act as if you are on campus and access is
automatic. It relies on IP recognition as a means of accessing subscribed databases.
The alphabetic and subject lists at the Database and Electronic Resources Menu
show which databases are available via Remote Access. These lists indicate if a database is
only available via Password Access, or on-campus. All the others with a " open database "
link are available via Remote Access. There is also a Summary List of Remote Access
resources.
Remote access set-up steps
What is Extro?
You can set up an Extro Internet Service Provider (ISP) account with
University of Sydney.
When you dial-in to Extro from off-campus, your computer logs into part of the University
network. You can then access the ejournals and databases which permit off-campus access,
without being prompted for database logins or passwords.
Information on Extro for Cumberland students.
Extro Set-up Documentation
Frequently Asked Questions about Extro.
What is Password Access?
If you have followed all the instructions and can't set up the Remote Access system, the
Library can issue passwords which let you use e-reserve and some databases. Unfortunately
these specific passwords will not give you access to the same range of databases and
ejournals as via the Remote Access system or Extro. The passwords for Library e-resources
are different to your MyUni login details and must be applied for. Your MyUni/UniKey
login details will not give you access to Library e-resources, ereserve
or course readings. Postgraduates and academics can also receive passwords for
DIRECT document delivery.
Apply for a password

network, and you should not be prompted for any additional logins or passwords. Your
connection to Remote Access will time out after 10 minutes of no activity.
If the Remote Access Login screen does not appear, or re-appears
after you have filled it out, refer to Troubleshooting. If after working through the
Troubleshooting steps you still can't login, please contact the Electronic Access
Librarian or your Subject Librarian for help. Make sure you know the name and
version of the browser you are using. If you contact via email, please outline the
Troubleshooting steps you have tried.
4. Once you have been authenticated (ie you have filled out the Remote Access
Login screen and it has disappeared), select your database or ejournal from the lists at
Databases and Electronic Resources. menu, or the Summary List of
Remote Access Resources.
Configuring your browser to connect to our proxy server
Follow the steps for your browser to set up Remote Access using a commercial ISP.
Don't know which browser version you have?
At the top of your screen, click on Help > About Netscape, or Help > About
Internet Explorer to find out.
Note: You don't need to be connected to the Internet to do this or to change your browser's
settings.
For all browsers, you MUST have cookies and JavaScript enabled (these are default browser
settings.)
Internet Explorer 3 for PCs
Internet Explorer 4 for PCs
Internet Explorer 5 for PCs
Internet Explorer 5 for LAN and Cable
connections, for PCs
Internet Explorer 5.5 for PCs
Internet Explorer 6 for PCs
Internet Explorer 6 for PCs with
Windows XP

Select the Automatic configuration box and click on Configure
In the box enter:
:8080/proxy.pac
Note: It is best to COPY and PASTE the above URL to avoid typing errors
Click on Refresh
Click on OK then OK again on the Internet Options menu
Return to final set-up steps
Internet Explorer Version 5 for PCs
IMPORTANT
There is a known bug in Internet Explorer 5 - 5.5 which prevents it from working with proxy
servers. If you have configured your browser to accept our proxy server, but do not get the
Remote Access Login screen when you go to the Library's site, you may need to download a
Service Patch from the Microsoft site.
To find out, check the version of Internet Explorer you are using. Click on Help > About
Internet Explorer.
The Updated Version entry should read Q276369 or Q267954. If it does not, click
here to download the Service Patch from Microsoft Support.
Configure Internet Explorer 5 for PCs:
First read the IMPORTANT information directly above to see if you need to download the
Service Patch. Then:
Select: Tools
Select: Internet Options
Select: Advanced tab
Ensure the " HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections ", " Java console enabled", " Java JIT
compiler enabled", and " Java logging enabled" boxes are " ticked".
Remove the tick beside " HTTP 1.1". Click OK.
Select: Connections
In the Dial-up settings box find the icon with the name of your dial-up service.
Click on the icon once to highlight it.
Select: Settings

Remote Access Login screen when you go to the Library's site, you may need to download a
Service Patch from the Microsoft site.
To find out, check the version of Internet Explorer you are using. Click on Help > About
Internet Explorer.
The Updated Version entry should read Q276369 or Q267954. If it does not, click
here to download the Service Patch from Microsoft support.
Configure Internet Explorer 5.5 for PCs
First read the IMPORTANT information directly above to see if you need to download the
Service Patch. Then:
Select: Tools
Select: Internet Options
Select: Advanced tab
Ensure the " HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections ", " Java console enabled", " Java JIT
compiler enabled", and " Java logging enabled" boxes are " ticked".
Remove the tick beside " HTTP 1.1". Click OK.
Select: Connections tab
In the Dial-up settings box find the icon with the name of your dial-up service. Click
on the icon once to highlight it.
Select: Settings
Check the box next to: Automatically detect settings
Check the box next to: Use automatic configuration script
In the box enter:
:8080/proxy.pac
Note: It is best to COPY and PASTE the URL to avoid typing errors
Click on OK
Click on OK on the Internet Options menu
Return to final set-up steps
Internet Explorer 6 for PCs
Select: Tools
Select: Internet Options

Ensure Override automatic cookie handling is not ticked.
Select: Advanced tab
Scroll down to the HTTP1.1 settings heading.
Ensure the HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections option is ticked.
Remove the tick beside " HTTP 1.1".
Scroll down to the Microsoft VM heading.
Ensure the Java JIT compiler for virtual machine enabled box is ticked. Click
OK.
If you can't see the Microsoft VM options, install Microsoft VM for Java, from the
Microsoft Web site.
Select: Connections tab
In the Dial-up settings box find the icon with the name of your dial-up service. Click
on the icon once to highlight it.
Select: Settings
Check the box next to: Automatically detect settings
Check the box next to: Use automatic configuration script
In the box enter:
:8080/proxy.pac
Note: It is best to COPY and PASTE the URL to avoid typing errors
Click on OK
Click on OK on the Internet Options menu
Restart your computer if you ticked the JIT compiler option.
Return to final set-up steps
Netscape Navigator 3 for PCs
Select Options
Select Network Preferences
Select the Proxies tab
Enter in the Configuration Location (URL) (first address box):
:8080/proxy.pac
NB It is best to COPY and PASTE the URL to avoid typing errors

Select Options
Select Network Preferences
Select the Proxies tab
Click on the Automatic proxy configuration button
Enter in the Configuration Location box
:8080/proxy.pac
Note: It is best to COPY and PASTE the URL to avoid typing errors
Click Apply and OK
Return to final set-up steps
Apple Macintosh computers - Netscape Version 4
Select Edit
Select Preferences
Click on Advanced
Click on Proxies
Click on the Automatic proxy configuration button
Enter in the Configuration Location box:
:8080/proxy.pac
Note: It is best to COPY and PASTE the above URL to avoid typing errors
Click Reload and OK
Return to final set-up steps
Apple Macintosh computers - Netscape Navigator 6.0 and 6.01
Do not use Netscape Navigator 6.0 or 6.01 A known bug has been reported that means
it will not work with Automatic Proxy settings.
Apple Macintosh computers - Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer for the Macintosh does not support Automatic Proxy Configuration. You
can only manually set the proxy in Internet Explorer. This does not work at all
with OS 9.
Select Edit
Select Preferences
Select Network