I recently connected to a wireless network. Whe I try to open Firefox I get a message saying the proxy server is refusing connection. Help

Cannot open Firefox since I connected to wireless network. IE works ok

See "Firefox connection settings" in [[Server not found]]
You can find the connection settings in Tools > Options > Advanced : Network : Connection<br />
If you do not need to use a proxy to connect to internet then select No Proxy

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    See "Firefox connection settings":
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    <blockquote>Locking duplicate thread.<br>
    Please continue here: [[/questions/853048]]</blockquote>
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    *https://support.mozilla.com/kb/Options+window+-+Advanced+panel
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