Firewall Issues

Sims Library Firewall Issues



If you get a "page not found" or "2048 connection refused" error message, you may be behind a firewall.



  • If you are trying to access the URL from work, the organization's network may be configured in such a way, usually with firewalls or other security features, that access is prevented.

  • If you are trying to access the URL from home, you may have firewall software, such as Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall, Norton Internet Security, Norton Personal Firewall, or Symantec Desktop Firewall on your personal computer. You will need to either:

    • Temporarily turn off the firewall, or
    • Consult your software manual and/or contact their technical support for help in setting your software so that you can access our proxy server.


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Linus A. Sims Memorial Library
1211 SGA Drive · SLU Box 10896 · Hammond, LA 70402
985-549-3860; after 4:30, weekends 985-549-2027
Federal Depository Library Louisiana State Depository


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