Kids Server Trouble shooting


Before start, please make sure that
you are log in as administrator.

Bypass the Proxy settings


Some Apple's services does not work via proxy.
You can bypass the proxy for such services.
Please refaer the "Proxy settings" below.

KidsServer Proxy settings


If you need the Proxy settings by manual, set it up by steps following.

  • Open Network in System Preferences. (in apple menu)
  • Show the current Network device and choose the "Proxies" tab.
  • Check the "Web Proxy (HTTP)" and type your IP such as "192.168.1.30" in Web proxy server box and "8080" in next box.
    (Please refer the red marked in figure)






    Add URLs below to "Bypass proxy settings for these Hosts & Domains" (Please refer the orange marked in figure)

    apple.com
    mac.com
    idisk.mac.com
    a1.phobos.apple.com
    metrics.apple.com
    ax.phobos.apple.com.edgesuite.net
    a1.phobos.apple.com
    ritzpix.com
    js03/Assets/Video/
    stteresa-ecs.com
    *.local.
    169.254.*

    They are the magic to use Apple's web services.


  • Using pac file for Proxy settings



    How to use pac file:

  • Open Network in System Preferences. (in apple menu)
  • Show the current Network device and choose the "Proxies" tab.
  • Choose "Use a PAC file" in Configure Proxies pop up menu.
  • Type "192.168.1.30:8080/kfs.pac"
    (192.186.1.30 and 8080 should be change to your IP and port number)

  • Note: If you using Safari, please make sure your version of OSX and Safari version.
    If you using 10.4 and latest Safari, you can use pac file.
    However, if you using old version of Safari or OSX 10.3x, DO NOT use pac file. It will freeze your system. (OSX bug)