try to bypass the proxy server when accessing the Amethyst server.
- When using Internet Explorer:
XP:
Select 'Tools', then 'Internet Options',
click on the 'Connections' tab.
Under the 'Local Area Network (LAN settings)' section,
click 'LAN Settings...' button.
Untick 'Automatically detect settings'.
When using a proxy server
Tick 'Use Proxy Server for your LAN...'
Select 'Advanced'.
Under 'Exceptions' section:
Add the Amethyst server to the list of exceptions
at the bottom of the screen.
To clear previous information:
Click 'Tools' and then select 'Internet Options'.
click on the 'General' tab .
Under the 'Tempory Internet Files' section:
Click on 'Delete Cookies..'.
Under the 'History' section:
Click on 'Clear History'. - When using Firefox:
Go to Tools -> Options -> General -> Connection Settings
and add the Amethyst server to the 'No Proxy' list.