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TUM LAN | Proxy

Many of our licensed e-media resources are access-restricted and available only behind publishers' and database providers' paywalls. To access these resources free of charge, you must authenticate yourself as an authorized user. Depending on the provider, various authentication mechanisms are available. One option is access within the TUM network (TUM-LAN) with the appropriate proxy configuration in your browser.

E-Media Access via Proxy Configuration

Requirements:

  • Computer with a static IP address within the TUM-LAN
  • Not suitable for use via WLAN

Browser Configuration:
You need to configure your browser or operating system to use the PAC Script URL. This script routes your requests through our proxy server, enabling IP address verification. If your IP address belongs to the TUM range, you will automatically be redirected to the provider’s server and granted access to licensed content.

PAC Script URL: http://pac.lrz.de

Step-by-Step Instructions

Windows 10 und 11 (System Settings)
  1. Open Settings using the Windows search.
  2. In the sidebar, got to Network & Internet → Proxy.
  3. Under Automatic proxy setup, enableAutomatically detect settings.
  4. Under Use setup script, enter the PAC Script URL.

Google Chrome

Chrome uses the system’s proxy settings:

  1. Open the menu ⋮ → Settings.
  2. In the sidebar, select System.
  3. Click Open your computer’s proxy settings.
  4. Follow the steps described for Windows 10 and 11.

Microsoft Edge

Edge uses the system’s proxy settings:

  1. Open the menu ⋯ → Settings.
  2. In the sidebar, select System and Performance → Proxy settings.
  3. Click Open proxy settings.
  4. Follow the steps described for Windows 10 and 11.

Mozilla Firefox
  1. Open the menu ☰ → Settings.
  2. Scroll to Network Settings and click Settings.
  3. Select Automatic proxy configuration URL.
  4. Enter the PAC Script URL.

Opera

Opera uses the system’s proxy settings:

  1. Open the menu → Settings.
  2. Search for System in the settings.
  3. Click Open your computer’s proxy settings.
  4. Follow the steps for Windows 10/11 or macOS, depending on your operating system.

Safari (macOS)
  1. Open the Apple menu → System Settings.
  2. In the sidebar, select Network.
  3. Select your active network service and click Details.
  4. Go to the Proxies tab and enable Automatic Proxy Configuration.
  5. Enter the PAC Script URL.

Alternative Access Options

Depending on the publisher or provider, you may also be able to access our e-media via these authentication mechanisms.