Setting Up Connect Installation The procedure for installing IBM Aspera Connect requires enabling a browser extension for Connect in addition to installing the Connect application itself. Network Environment Connect typically requires some configuration steps in order to function in your network environment. Configuration settings also allow you to limit transfer rates and use an HTTP proxy. Basic Configuration The Connect Preferences dialog allows you to configure logging behavior and various options for file transfers, such as transfer queuing, file download location, and the allowed number transfer retries. Security Configuration Connect security facilities allow you to specify restricted and trusted hosts, encrypt content, and manage authentication credentials.