why is my computer not connection to my sprint hotspot

[AC Question]

my computer reads that I'm connected but every time I try going on IE it tells me that my proxy server is not connect

 

[itguyjax8430]

my computer reads that I'm connected but every time I try going on IE it tells me that my proxy server is not connect

Are you using the actual hotspot feature on the phone or are you using a third party application for the hotspot?

 

[Rukbat]

Or do you have IE set to use a proxy (which it's not - a hotspot or tethering app is a router, not a proxy).