When given error message "Unable to connect to proxy server" after successfully joining a network.
Internet Explorer:
- Go to Settings > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings
- Under Proxy Server, uncheck the box next to "Use a proxy server for your LAN"
Google Chrome:
- Go to Settings > Click "Show Advanced Settings" > Network section > Change Proxy Settings... > Connections > LAN Settings
- Under Proxy Server, uncheck the box next to "Use a proxy server for your LAN"
Firefox:
- Go to Settings > Advanced > Network > Settings... button (under Connection)
- Select "No proxy" from the list of options.
Safari:
- Go to Safari tab > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings > Proxies
- Make sure all settings are not checked
Mac System Preferences:
- Go to System Preferences > Network > Advanced > Proxies
- Make sure all settings are unchecked.
Windows Control Panel:
- Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings
- Under Proxy Server, uncheck the box next to "Use a proxy server for your LAN"
Unexpected proxy settings can be a symptom of malicious software on a computer. If you find this, we suggest running a full scan with your antivirus/antimalware software.