Top 5 Tips for Configuring EAZ School Proxy Switcher
1. Verify network requirements
- Check compatibility: Confirm the proxy types (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS) and port ranges supported by your school network.
- Credentials: Ensure you have the correct username/password or token if the proxy requires authentication.
2. Use correct proxy profiles
- Create separate profiles: Make one profile for school network and one for other networks (home/public).
- Profile naming: Use clear names like School — Auth and Home — Direct to avoid mistakes.
3. Configure automatic switching rules
- Domain-based rules: Add school domains (e.g., intranet domains, learning platforms) to route through the school proxy.
- IP/CIDR rules: Include campus IP ranges so traffic from those addresses uses the correct proxy automatically.
4. Prioritize security settings
- Enable HTTPS/SSL inspection cautiously: Only if required by your institution and allowed by policy.
- Avoid storing sensitive credentials locally unless protected by encryption or the app’s secure storage.
- Use DNS settings recommended by your school to prevent leaks.
5. Test and troubleshoot systematically
- Connectivity test: Visit known-internal and public sites to confirm correct routing.
- Check logs: Use the switcher’s logs to identify failed connections or authentication errors.
- Fallback plan: Keep a “Direct” profile ready to restore access if the proxy misbehaves.
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