Setting Up Your Browser for Remote Access to Online Databases
B.U. Library users may have off-campus access to the subscribed databases. Millennium's WAM (Web Access Management) module enables users to access all of the Library's web-based subscriptions through Millennium's authentication mechanism.Users will be able to benefit from this facility upon fulfillment of the 3 requirements listed below. After that, when you click on a link to a database or e-journal, you will have to enter your name and barcode number.
- You must have a valid library record.
- You must have a Library barcode number.
- You must configure your internet browser for using WAM (Web Access Management).
Select your browser for the appropriate proxy configuration.
If you still have problems after making the configuration, click here
MS Internet Explorer version 5 and above
Select Tools
Select Internet Options
Select Connections
If you are using a local network or an ADSL modem with Ethernet connection:Click on the LAN Settings.. button.
If you are using a Dial-up modem or an ADSL modem with USB connection:
Select the connection which you are using in the Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings box and click on the Settings button.
If you are using a Dial-up modem or an ADSL modem with USB connection:
Select the connection which you are using in the Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings box and click on the Settings button.
Check the box next to: "Automatically detect settings"
Check the box next to: "Use automatic configuration script"
Enter this Address: http://seyhan.library.boun.edu.tr:8080/proxy.pac
Click on OK
Click on OK on the Internet Options menu
Mozilla Firefox
Select Tools then Options
Select Advanced
Click on the Settings button for the Connection box
Check the box next to the automatic proxy configuration URL at the bottom
Enter the following address in the box: http://seyhan.library.boun.edu.tr:8080/proxy.pac
Click OK
Opera 6 and above
Select File
Select Preferences
Select Network
Click on Proxy Servers button
Check the box next to the Automatic proxy configuration
Enter the following address in the box: http://seyhan.library.boun.edu.tr:8080/proxy.pac
Click OK