Getting network prefs to forget proxy settings

Hi there,
Every time I bring my computer to school I have to manually configure it to work with the school's proxy server. The first time I did this I mistakenly entered my login and password in the network prefs pane -- it's unnecessary and actually prevents me from establishing a connection. I have to go in manually every time, clear out the login and password and click "apply". Is there a plist file I can delete somewhere that'll reset this? I don't mind if I lose the proxy server address and port.
Thanks,
Jeff

delete the system configuration file: /Library/Managed Preferences/<username>/com.apple.SystemConfiguration.plist folder on your mac..You will need to authenticate as admin to do this.

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