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Proxy auto-config PAC file?

Hi guys, I'm one of the many people having problems connecting to the internet over wifi with a proxy. I just can't get it to work. I am using my university wifi network, and I can connect to the network fine, access the login pages, and browse the university intranet fine, but cannot connect to any outside pages.
The uni provides a PAC file (and strongly recommends it's use) but there doesn't seem to be any way to use this in 6.1. Does anyone know of an app or anything that can configure proxy using a PAC file?
(I have tried connections-connection-advanved-select networks-new and entering the proxy manually but just doesn't work.)
Cheers.

Same problem here...

Not sure about the PAC file but you can use TransProxy or AutoProxy to configure the proxies in your phone. Open the PAC file using a Notepad and it should show you the Port and IP address of your Proxy Server. Use that information while configuring the proxy software.

I know this is old, but this is an ongoing problem and I figured out how to use a .pac proxy file! After reading about proxy's and what .pac files are, I stumbled upon a little hint and after a little tinkering I was able to use my work's wifi that uses an auto-config .pac file and my phone and tablet has full internet access with browser, apps etc including Netflix for example.
Here are the steps you need:
1) Your phone has to be rooted to take advantage of the proxy apps on the market, I personally use ProxyDroid, which is free and has a feature to bind certain proxy profiles to automatically turn on when a certain wifi network is connected.
2) Usually there is an option that gives you an http proxy pac file to manually input to your browsers or what not, so whatever the link is, put it an active internet browser to download the pac file (an example of the url with the pac file would be something like http://internet.xxxxx.com/proxy.pac)
3) Where ever you download the pac file, open it with notepad or wordpad and this will reveal all the proxy info you need in order to access the proxy enable wifi. What the ProxyDroid app needs from the PAC file is the Host url and Port number. When you open a PAC file in notepad, you'll see something like this near the top along with a bunch of other things under it:
"Cisco Remote Envelope Service
if (dstHost=="internet.e-mail") {
return "PROXY internet-x-x.xxxxxx.com:9090""
- So in "Host" under Proxy Settings in the ProxyDroid app you would input: internet-x-x.xxxx.com
- For the "Port" you would put input: 9090
4) After inputting those 2 pieces of info into the ProxyDroid app, turn the wifi on for your Android Device then enable to ProxyDroid app, you should able to connect to the proxy enabled wifi!
*Some notes for the ProxyDroid app.
- It allows for Authentication, but since my work wifi does not use that, I'm not sure how it would work
- For Proxy type, I set it as an HTTP
- I binded the specific proxy profile to my work wifi so it would ProxyDroid would automatically enable when work wifi was detected
Hope this bit of info helps other that have Android devices and were unable to use a proxy enable wifi to finally access them. Hopefully in the future, Android will make using proxy and pac files a lot easier like how it's done on the ipad where they allow you to manually set up proxy settings by having the device download the PAC file.
This works on both a rooted AT&T HTC Inspire and a HP Touchpad running CM7 Alpha

If anyone is reading this, there is an easier way. Check out Autoproxy on the market. You can add a new proxy, put in the address to the proxy.pac file, and it will connect to the correct proxy everytime.
That's also useful if you're on a network where they keep changing the proxy (like the place I work). It auto-connects to the proxy when you're on that network, so it's set and forget.

Thank you, dtothesquare. I finally managed to connect my Galaxy S to my university's wi-fi, something that I couldn't do for over a year. The university doesn't officially support Android. I must have done dozens of Google searches to find this. Your advice really works, I'm so happy!

.pac proxy

anyway to use a .pac proxy URL on android?

don't think you can do this,think the phone os not able to understand, why do you need to use pac files?
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I know this is old, but this is an ongoing problem and I figured out how to use a .pac proxy file! After reading about proxy's and what .pac files are, I stumbled upon a little hint and after a little tinkering I was able to use my work's wifi that uses an auto-config .pac file and my phone and tablet has full internet access with browser, apps etc including Netflix for example.
Here are the steps you need:
1) Your phone has to be rooted to take advantage of the proxy apps on the market, I personally use ProxyDroid, which is free and has a feature to bind certain proxy profiles to automatically turn on when a certain wifi network is connected.
2) Usually there is an option that gives you an http proxy pac file to manually input to your browsers or what not, so whatever the link is, put it an active internet browser to download the pac file (an example of the url with the pac file would be something like http://internet.xxxxx.com/proxy.pac)
3) Where ever you download the pac file, open it with notepad or wordpad and this will reveal all the proxy info you need in order to access the proxy enable wifi. What the ProxyDroid app needs from the PAC file is the Host url and Port number. When you open a PAC file in notepad, you'll see something like this near the top along with a bunch of other things under it:
"Cisco Remote Envelope Service
if (dstHost=="internet.e-mail") {
return "PROXY internet-x-x.xxxxxx.com:9090""
- So in "Host" under Proxy Settings in the ProxyDroid app you would input: internet-x-x.xxxx.com
- For the "Port" you would put input: 9090
4) After inputting those 2 pieces of info into the ProxyDroid app, turn the wifi on for your Android Device then enable to ProxyDroid app, you should able to connect to the proxy enabled wifi!
*Some notes for the ProxyDroid app.
- It allows for Authentication, but since my work wifi does not use that, I'm not sure how it would work
- For Proxy type, I set it as an HTTP
- I binded the specific proxy profile to my work wifi so it would ProxyDroid would automatically enable when work wifi was detected
Hope this bit of info helps other that have Android devices and were unable to use a proxy enable wifi to finally access them. Hopefully in the future, Android will make using proxy and pac files a lot easier like how it's done on the ipad where they allow you to manually set up proxy settings by having the device download the PAC file.
I've tested and this works on both a rooted AT&T HTC Inspire and a HP Touchpad running CM7 Alpha

shaunm1989 said:
anyway to use a .pac proxy URL on android?
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Check out autoproxy on the market. It's my app and it's new. It's the only app that supports proxy.pac proxies directly. Just put the address to the file there, and click connect. It will also auto-connect when you're on the same network again (and disconnect when you're off it) so it's set and forget. It will allow you to use any apps, as long as the port is not blocked by the proxy.

Dtothesquare, that technique will work for simple proxy implementations but some organizations have a cluster of proxy servers that may serve different clients (closer to client without using anycast) or destinations. For example, a proxy server may be set up to just handle *.com while another could handle just internal hosts. It can also be used for sending clients to an alternate proxy server should the primary one be down for some reason.
Our proxy server has ACLs that only let it proxy certain URLs and returns an error if it receives something that's not allowed on that server.

[Q] How do I connect LG Vortex (Android 2.2) to my company Wifi and use apps over it?

I have recently purchased an LG Vortex that comes with the Android 2.2 operating system installed. I have looked into rooting my phone with z4root and have successfully temporarily rooted my phone. I would rather keep my phone unrooted, but if it is absolutely necessary I will root it permanently with z4root.
My question is this: How can I connect to my company wifi and use apps that require wifi?
I can successfully connect to my corporate wifi through the 802.1x EAP protocol. The problem comes when trying to access any of the apps that require internet (I am forcing Verizon's data plan not to be used--using wifi only due to 150MB limit on my data to save $$ per month). None of my apps seem to work--internet browser, Market, Gmail, Google Calendar, etc...
On my company pc I know that within internet explorer the box is checked that says "Use automatic configuration script" and gives an "Address" that is in the format of "..../proxy.pac" It looks like my work uses a proxy for things to connect to the internet. I have no such place to put this information in my LG Vortex. I downloaded an app that seemed promising called "Proxy Settings" which will allow me to enter in the following Hostname and Port. When I tried to enter the "..../proxy.pac" as the hostname it gave me an error stating "The hostname you typed is not valid."
Is there an app or something that will allow me to use my apps when connecting to my corporate wifi? Is it a proxy setting thing or a VPN thing? I am not sure. I am open to any and every idea so that I can use my phone's online features while connected to my company's wifi.
FYI - I have friends that have iPod touches and they are able to connect to the internet with some apps internet browsing and downloading apps, but they have a similar issue of not being able to use all of their apps as well. I believe they were able to put the "..../proxy.pac" address in their devices somewhere.
Thanks!

abarkena, check out Autoproxy on the market. You can add a new proxy, put in the address to the proxy.pac file, and it will connect to the correct proxy every time. It works for market, maps, gmail, the works.
That's also good if you're on a network where they keep changing the proxy (like the place I work).

I have some dumb VPn questions, figured XDA maybe could help me...

Sorry but I don't have another resource to ask and I am always on XDA...
I am trying to connect from a home Windows 8 via RDC to a VPN at a Dr's office. I have all the info I need to connect but am not able to. The remote computer is requesting my login verification but none of my known logins are working.
I am probably incorrectly using the RDC client for the VPN purpose. I am using it with the outside IP and not using any VPN tunnel prior. Is this incorrect?
I have the IPSEC Grup Name and Password as well as VPN Shared Key and even an instruction that says: VPN CONNECTION FROM REMOTE, but no matter what I try I don't get connected.
I tried from my WP8 phone and was able to literally see the Windows Server 2008 logon screen but then was unable to login. Perhaps the username syntax is incorrect and I need to use a domain?
So can anyone offer me a bit of advice?
Do I need to use some sort of cisco software to connect to the cisco vpn before logging on with the RDC?

Remote Desktop is not a VPN protocol. If you want to connect to a server that is only visible on a VPN (i.e. not available to the Internet at large, which is quite common), you'll need to first connect to the VPN (which is basically an encrypted "LAN" connection that goes over the Internet) and then you'll be able to use RDP to that server.
Depending on the type of VPN, you may need to download and install the VPN software on your PC first, or you may be able to use Windows' built-in VPN client. To do the latter, these are the steps on Win8:
1. Open the "Network and Sharing Center" (can be done from Start search or by right-clicking the network icon in the system tray on the desktop).
2. Click "Set up a Connection or Network".
3. Select "Connect to a workplace" and hit Next.
4. Click "Use my Internet connection (VPN)".
5. Enter the name of the VPN server where it says "Internet address" (there are some examples), and give it a name (like "Doctor's office VPN").
6. If you have a Smart Card (unlikely but possible) then select the checkbox for that. If you're on a shared computer, you might want to uncheck "Remember my credentials".
7. Once the options you want are selected, hit Create.
8. The connection will appear in the Networks list (click the Network icon on the desktop, or use Settings charm -> network button).
9. Click it and choose Connect.
10. Type in your user name for the VPN (you may need to specify a domain, such as DRDOMAIN\username).
11. Type in your password for the VPN, and hit OK.
12. Once it says you're connected, you should be able to access resources on the VPN (such as the Remote Desktop server).
EDIT: I just saw that you mention it's a Cisco VPN. Yes, you'll need Cisco's VPN software (the above steps will probably not work). You should ask the office how to get a copy of it and how to use it.

When VPN down, block app - When VPN up, allow app

Hello...
I have a Mi Box S device. It has the lastest updates.
Basically - what I am trying to do is when my VPN is up, an app is allowed to run (so do nothing). When the VPN is down, block the app.
I do not have ROOT.
I have tried various firewalls on the device that do not need ROOT and blocks apps - but they work by creating a separate VPN connection for the device. When I switch on my VPN, the firewall stops working. When I switch my VPN off, the firewall needs to be manually started.
If I had ROOT, I would edit IPTABLES to block everything except the IP \ PORTS needed for my VPN to work, and that would solve the issue. No apps would have Internet access until my VPN was active.
Ideas welcome. I am not against rooting the device - however - for the newest versions of the Android TV boxes, it seems to cause many more issues and does not seem to be worth the risk.
THANK YOU!

I do NOT know the answer to your question and I don't have Android TV, so ignore this if it doesn't help...
On the PC there are various VPN killswitch batch files that simply remove the LAN gateway, which works PERFECTLY to do what you ask on a PC:
Start VPN and then start the VPN killswitch
If the VPN is on, the LAN and WAN are accessed
The instant the VPN drops, the WAN is dropped
But the LAN remains intact
Maybe something like that is available for Android?
Googling, we get a lot of hits for Android VPN-specific killswitches.
Each Android public VPN server seems to have their own killswitch.
For example, here's one for private vpn on Android.
But there should be a killswitch for Android WITHOUT having to use any given VPN public server.
This hit implies it's a part of the Android settings.
But unfortunately my Android 12 doesn't have those VPN killswitch settings.
Does yours?

Solved. Admittedly - this solution works for me but might not work for others.
I host my own VPN server 'in the cloud' and, as part of that server, it's own DNS server.
Manually set the IP and DNS on the Mi Box S. Set the DNS to an INTERNAL DNS address that is only available when the VPN is running.
The app in question needs DNS to function. When the VPN is down, no functioning DNS, app does not function.
When the VPN is up, DNS functions, the app functions.
Good enough for me...