server address

bobdrum2always wrote:

what should my proxy settings or should there even be one to local router?

I will add—Adware/malware launch daemons can set SOCKS proxies without user participation.

(SOCKS is an Internet protocol that exchanges network packets between a client and server through a proxy server.)

This is not preferred. Verify you are not using SOCKS proxy by uncheck the box

and uninstall adware/malware manually or use the trusted utility https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/

Adware Removal Guide—Manual removal of : http://www.thesafemac.com/arg-identification/

no boxes checked. should look like this:

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Hello bobdrum2always,

Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If we understand correctly, you are looking for recommended router settings fro your Mac. We can understand why you'd reach out for a solution.

Here is a resource that can help.

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

Cheers!