Configuring the WebBlocker service
Processor regularly and automatically updates the WebBlocker database stored on your Firebox. From Policy Manager:
1If you have not already done so,
HTTP. Click the Properties tab. Click Settings.
The proxy’s dialog box appears.
2Click the WebBlocker Controls tab.
The WebBlocker Controls tab appears only if you selected WebBlocker during installation. If the tabs are not visible, run the installation wizard and install the WebBlocker option. For more information, see the Install Guide.
3Enable the Activate WebBlocker checkbox.
4If appropriate, enable the
5Enter the message to be displayed when an
Scheduling operational and non-operational hours
With WebBlocker, you can differentiate between operational hours and non- operational hours in selecting which categories to block. From the proxy’s dialog box:
1Click the WB: Schedule tab.
2Click hour blocks to toggle from Operational to
Setting privileges
WebBlocker differentiates URLs based on their content. Select the types of content accessible during operational and
1Click the WB: Operational Privileges tab.
2Enable the content type checkboxes for the categories you would like to block.
For more information on WebBlocker Categories, see the Reference Guide.
Creating WebBlocker exceptions
Use exceptions to override any WebBlocker setting. Exceptions take precedence over all other rules. These blocked URLs apply only to HTTP traffic and are not related to the Blocked Sites list.
Exceptions are listed by IP address, but can be entered as domain names, network addresses, or host IP addresses. You can
From the HTTP Proxy dialog box:
1Click the WB: Exceptions tab (you might need to use the arrow keys at the right of the dialog box to see this tab).
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