If you use a proxy server to connect to the Internet, you must define the proxy connection data; otherwise, Webroot cannot send updates to your computer.
A proxy server is a computer system or router that acts as a relay between your computer and another server. For more information about your proxy environment, contact your proxy server's administrator.
To define proxy server settings:
From the dock, click the Webroot icon.
The main interface displays.
Click the Advanced Settings button.
The Advanced Settings window displays.
In the left column, select Proxy Settings.
Note:
You can also access the settings window by clicking on Webroot SecureAnywhere from the menu bar and then selecting Preferences from the drop-down menu
Enter the proxy settings, which are described in the following table.
FIELD NAME
DESCRIPTION
Proxy Type
Select HTTP Proxy from the drop-down menu.
Authentication Method
Select an authentication method from the drop-down menu.
Host
Enter the IP address or the fully qualified domain name of the server, for example, proxy.company.com.