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Can I connect to WebDewey through IP address recognition?

At present, the OCLC Connexion service does not offer IP address recognition for automatic logon. Nevertheless, if your browser accepts cookies (see note below), you can set your browser to automatically logon with the press of a button. To do this, go to the OCLC Connexion logon page at http://connexion.oclc.org and click the "Local Browser Settings" link, located at the bottom of the screen. Here you can enter your authorization; password; a 'name' for your authorization, if you wish; and whether your default logon method is a Dewey-Only session. (Dewey-Only sessions timeout after two hours and do not accrue access and user support fees. Details at http://www.oclc.org/dewey/enhancements/enhancement200211.htm)

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About Cookies

A cookie is a message a web server sends to your browser. Usually, cookies store information the server uses to manage the session. When you close your browser, cookies that remain in memory are saved to a file on your hard disk. Netscape browsers save cookies in a single file (cookies.txt); Internet Explorer saves individual text (*.txt) files in a cookies folder (locations vary with browser version and Windows version).

The system uses cookies to update the session timer and keep track of your current screen. Because they are constantly recycled, cookies occupy negligible space in memory or on your hard disk.

The timer function sends a cookie for each tick of the timer; each new cookie replaces the previous one. Each screen includes a small cookie in the HTTP header, but again the cookie overwrites the one sent with the previous screen.

How to set your browser to accept cookies

Microsoft Internet Explorer: On the Tools menu click Internet Options. In the Internet Options dialog box, click the Security tab. Select the Internet zone. Then click the button labeled Custom Level. In the Security Settings dialog box, scroll down to the Cookies section. Under Allow cookies that are stored on your computer, select Enable. Under Allow per-session cookies (not stored), select Enable. Click OK. Then click OK again to close the Internet Options dialog box.

Netscape browsers: On the Edit menu click Preferences In the left pane of the Preferences dialog box, click Advanced. In the right pane, under Cookies, select Accept All Cookies. Click OK to apply the change and close the Preferences dialog box.

Last revised: 02 June 2004