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Propel Accelerator Webcelerate Edition FAQ
 
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Question: Does Webcelerate Accelerator work with Netscape?

Yes. Webcelerate Accelerator works well with Netscape 4.7 or later. However, you'll first need to make some simple changes to your Netscape browser Preferences, specifically proxy server settings. A little background: As part of the acceleration process, Webcelerate Accelerator uses a "proxy server" on your computer. A proxy server is a local (meaning "on your computer") program that manages Web traffic to and from your browser. The following changes apply to Netscape version 6 [and 4.7]: Obtaining Webcelerate Accelerator's Port Number First, you need to determine the proxy port number that Webcelerate Accelerator is using. By default this number is 8080, however Webcelerate will assign another number if a port number conflict is detected during the installation process. Follow these steps to check the Webcelerate Accelerator proxy port number:

  1. If you have not already done so, download and install Webcelerate Accelerator.
  2. Click the small blue Webcelerate Accelerator icon (located in the taskbar by the system clock).
  3. Click Options...
  4. Click Advanced...
  5. Note the port number. You will need this number to configure Netscape to work with Webcelerate Accelerator.
  6. Click OK. Setting Netscape's HTTP Proxy Address and Port Number

Follow these steps to set the Netscape HTTP proxy address and port number:

  1. Click on the Netscape Edit menu.
  2. Select Preferences...
  3. Double click on the Advanced category.
  4. Click on Proxies.
  5. Click View [Netscape 4.7 only]
  6. Make sure that the "Manual proxy configuration" radio button is selected. Important: If your system is already using an HTTP proxy, write down the proxy name and its corresponding port number and save the information. You will need it if you ever stop using Webcelerate Accelerator.
  7. Click in the HTTP Proxy area and enter localhost.
  8. Click in the HTTP Port area and enter the Webcelerate Accelerator port number (by default 8080, but you should verify this as described above).
  9. Click OK. Try accessing your favorite Web sites; your Internet experience should be accelerated.