Browser Optimization

Surf the web faster on the WildBlue network when you optimize your browser.

What is the WildBlue Optimizer, and why do I need it?

The WildBlue Optimizer is a tool that makes key setting changes in today’s most popular web browsers to give you the fastest web surfing experience available over the WildBlue network. In general, the Optimizer:

Adds a proxy server to the browser configuration
Sets the browser home page to www.wildblue.net (optional)
For Windows users, it adds a Program group with shortcuts for the Customer Portal, WildBlue Help, and the Outlook Configuration Tool (XP and 2K only for Outlook configuration)
For Mac users, it adds three shortcuts on the desktop for the Customer Portal, WildBlue Help, and to WildBlue WebMail.

When your WildBlue system is installed, your technician will usually install the WildBlue Optimizer during the installation and provisioning process. If you have more than one computer, purchase a new computer, or just need to install it again, you may download it using the links at the left.

Note:

Mac users must install the Optimizer and then the Apple Broadband Tuner, available at Apple.com.
The Windows .zip file requires a zip utility to extract the files (included in Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7).

Instructions

Download the WildBlue Optimizer by clicking on the Save to Hard Drive (.zip) in the links shown below. When the pop-up box appears, click on Save to save it to your PC hard drive or desktop. Note: Do not click Run.
Extract the WildBlue Optimizer from the zipped file on your PC hard drive. Important: Close all internet browser windows before attempting to run the WildBlue Optimizer. If you do not close them all, the WildBlue Optimizer will not install properly.
After you have closed all your browser windows, double click on the Optimizer program and follow the prompts. The file name to click is wildblue.exe

After the WildBlue Optimizer has finished running, then you can surf the web as usual.

Optimizers are customized for each WildBlue Service Provider (the company from which you receive your
monthly WildBlue bill).

Downloads
WildBlue: Windows Optimizer Mac Optimizer Apple Broadband Tuner	DIRECTV: Windows Optimizer Mac Optimizer Apple Broadband Tuner FAQs & Instructions
DISH Network: Windows Optimizer Instructions & Details	AT&T: Windows Optimizer Mac Optimizer Apple Broadband Tuner
National Rural Telecom Cooperative (NRTC): Windows Optimizer Mac Optimizer Apple Broadband Tuner

Downloads

WildBlue:

DIRECTV:

DISH Network:

AT&T:

National Rural Telecom Cooperative (NRTC):

More Information

For further discussion on the WildBlue Optimizer, check out the discussion online at WildBlue World, our official forum.