
WittenbergNet is proud to introduce the netVelocity
web accelerator. The netVelocity
accelerator speeds up your web browsing by 3
to 5 times! The best part is, it is
included
with your WittenbergNet account!
Just
follow the simple instructions below for
your web browser and immediately see a speed
increase.
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Instructions
Internet Explorer 5.x or
higher
1.
Open Internet Explorer
2.
Left click on "Tools" across the top left
3.
Left click on "Internet Options"
4.
Left click on the "Connections" tab
5.
Make sure the default connection is
highlighted in the box and Left click on
"Settings" on the left
6.
Check the "Proxy" check box and type "proxy.wittenbergnet.net"
into the address location.
7.
Type "80" in the port box
8.
Click "Ok"
9.
Left click on the "Advanced" tab
10. In
the section called HTTP 1.1 settings, make
sure "Use HTTP 1.1 through proxy
connections" is checked
11.
Left click on "Apply"
12.
Left click on "Ok"
Firefox web browser
1.
Open Firefox
2.
Left click on the Tools menu
3.
Left click on Options
4. On
the bottom, click on the Connection Settings
button.
5.
Click on the circle next to Manual proxy
configuration
6. To
the right of HTTP Proxy, enter
proxy.wittenbergnet.net
7. To
the right of Port enter 80.
8.
Click OK
9.
Click OK
Netscape 6.x or higher
1.
Open Netscape Navigator
2.
Left click on "Edit" across the top left
3.
Left click on "Preferences"
4.
Left click on the arrow next to "Advanced"
so it points down
5.
Left click on "Proxies"
6. Dot
the circle for "Manual Proxy Configuration"
7.
Type "proxy.wittenbergnet.net" into the
address location
8.
Type "80" in the port box
9.
Left click on "Ok"
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Macintosh Instructions
Mac OS 10.x
1.
Click on the Apple Menu
2.
Click on System Preferences
3.
Click on Network
4.
Make sure the Show menu says Modem Port and
click on the Proxies tab
5.
Check the box next to "Web Proxy (HTTP)"
6.
Enter "proxy.wittenbergnet.net" (without the
quotes) to the right
7.
Enter "80" (without the quotes) in the Port
field
8.
Click on "Apply Now"
9.
Close the Networking window
Mac OS 9.1
1.
Click on the Apple Menu
2.
Click on the Control Panel submenu
3.
Click on the Internet Icon
4.
Click on the Advanced tab
5.
Scroll down the menu on the left and click
on Firewalls
6.
Check the box next to Web Proxy and enter "proxy.wittenbergnet.net"
(without
the
quotes) to the right
7.
Enter "80" (without the quotes) in the port
field
8.
Close the Internet window
9.
Click on Save on the window that pops up
Once
you have followed the above instructions,
restart your browser. Your web browsing is
now accelerated. Enjoy!
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FAQ
Q:
Which operating systems and browsers will
this work on?
A: The
accelerator will work on any connection type
on any operating system in conjunction with
a latest generation browser. Any web browser
version after the year 2000 should support
accelerated web browsing. If you are using
Internet Explorer under version 5 or
Netscape version 4 and under, please contact
our technical support to receive a CD with
an updated browser.
Q:
Will this work on dialup or DSL?
A: The
accelerator service works on both dialup and
DSL. DSL customers may not notice much of an
increase in web browsing speed, as DSL
transmission speeds already provide for
near-instantaneous transmission of web
pages.
Q: Is
accelerated dialup a viable alternative to
DSL?
A: We
deployed accelerated dialup technology to
increase speed for customers who appreciate
speedy web browsing but are not heavy
Internet users. DSL is still the best option
for customers who want fast all around
Internet access, as the accelerator
technology only speeds up web browsing.
Q:
What information are you taking from me as I
browse the Internet with this product?
A: We
are not storing any information about your
web browsing in conjunction with any
personally identifiable information. For the
purposes of caching, your usage may be
tracked and analyzed by automated means,
though your personal information will not be
connected with browsing habits in any way.
Q: How
does it work?
A: By
compressing the computer “code” that makes
up a webpage, we are able to send this
compressed code to web browsers that are
capable of decompressing compressed web
content (see first question). In addition,
large images that are parts of web pages are
analyzed and optimized for size and quality.
Both of these methods save on the amount of
data that needs to be transmitted to you.
The result is 3 to 5 times speed increase in
web browsing.
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