Windows 7: Here you will find the proxy settings

Even without additional software, you can change the proxy settings under Windows 7 and thus access the Internet via an intermediate server. This practical tip shows you where you can find the proxy settings.

Call up network settings for proxy server under Windows 7

1. Click on "Start" and go to "Control Panel".
2. In the search box at the top right, enter the term "Internet options".
3. Select the search result of the same name.
4. Then the "Internet Properties" window appears.
5. Here you switch to the "Connections" tab.
6. Then click the "LAN Settings" button.
7. Check the box "Use proxy server for LAN" to activate the option.
8. Now you can enter an address. Further proxy servers for protocols such as HTTP, HTTPS or FTP can be specified via the "Advanced" item.