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What does it mean to bypass proxy server for local addresses?
The Bypass Proxy Server for Local Addresses option in Windows 8’s Internet Options dialog enables you to circumvent an active proxy when accessing local resources. In general, Windows recognizes addresses like “http://intranet” as a local address and bypasses the proxy.
How do I bypass local host?
Under Proxy server, select the Use a proxy server for your LAN (These settings will not apply to dial-up or VPN connections) check box. Specify the address and port number that match your network, and then select the Bypass proxy server for local addresses check box. Click OK, click OK, and then click OK again.
What does *.local, 169.254 / 16 do?
So please enlighten me as to what *.local, 169.254/16 is, specifically (and what it is supposed to do)? Bypass the proxy when connecting to Bonjour servers on the local network, and to link-local addresses (which you would only have on an ad-hoc network without a router.) It’s a normal setting that almost certainly has no effect at all.
What does 169.254 / 16 mean in OS X?
OS X is assuming all local computers are on the .local domain. 169.254/16 This is a non routable (private) self assigned IP address. You would get this IP if you don’t have a DHCP server providing you one. Again, this is there to bypass any proxies you might have configured when connecting to a computer on your local network.
Why is 169.254 / 16 on the exclude list?
It’s on the exclude list because a 169.254/16 address is by definition not external to your network. A proxy server relays your requests to other networks. Proxy servers are much less common today than they used to be, but if you are using one, and you didn’t have that exclusion, you could get some very strange results.
Where do I find ” bypass proxy settings Fo “?
No matter what I do, this info (*,local, 169.254/16) appears in my Network Settings in the Proxies section under “Bypass Proxy Settings for These Hosts and Domains”. (I tried removing the info and it would cause the “Configure Proxies” selection to default to “Always Use PAC File”.