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Old 08-21-2012, 01:49 AM   #1
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Smile fire fox is refusing connection


i am able to access other sites but whenever i want to access www.gmail.com it shows to error messages..
1.firefox is using proxy server connection refused
2.contact to network administrator
 
Old 08-21-2012, 02:13 AM   #2
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right so can you reach the proxy? do other sites work?
 
Old 08-21-2012, 07:06 PM   #3
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Try also command dig or nslookup and use that address.

dig www.gmail.com

If you get a good ip then try it in the browser line.


I assume your topology does not have a real proxy that you know of.
 
  


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