When you're away from the math department, your web browser may not be able to access certain resources, such as our intranet, or MathSciNet, or online journals. The reason your browser can't access the resource is because it is blocked by some type of firewall.
When your browser can't access a resource directly, sometimes it can access that resource by sending the request via a proxy server. Of course, the proxy server must know who you are to be willing to forward requests on your behalf. It may determine who you are by your computer's IP address, or by asking you to enter your username/password. In addition, a proxy server may filter (modify) the results before handing them off to you; for example, some proxy servers eliminate advertisements (and other annoyances) from web sites.
| Proxy server | Port | Access intranet, MathSciNet, journals? | Filter ads? | Method of authentication | Use inside math dept? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| coatimundi | 80 | Yes | No | Asks for your username/password | Don't: it would do nothing. |
Click on the name of the proxy server in the table to learn more about that proxy server.
