http://www.techsupportforum.com/alternative-computing/mozilla-firefox-browsers/243327-solved-firefox-proxy-server-refusing-connections-options.html
Solution :
Step 1Click the "Tools" tab in Firefox which will display a drop-down menu. Click "Options" from the menu.
Step 2 An Option Dialogue Box will appear. Select the "Advanced" tab.
Step 3 On the "Advanced" screen, click the "Network" tab, and then the "Settings" tab.
Step 4Select the option that says "No Proxy."
Step 5Click "OK," then click "OK" again on the next screen. You have now disabled the proxy settings.