Overview - M86 Security M86 Web Filter User Manual

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Overview

The Web Filter's Administrator console is used by the global

administrator—and group administrator, as required—to

configure the Web Filter server to perform the following

basic functions:

• filter URLs (Web addresses) on the Internet

• log traffic on the Internet

and, if applicable for your organization:

• block instant messaging, peer-to-peer services, and

• authenticate users via the existing authentication system

NOTE: See the M86 Web Filter Authentication User Guide at

http://www.m86security.com/support/R3000/documenta-

tion.asp for information on setting up and using authentication.

• synchronize multiple Web Filter units so that all servers

To help you become familiar with the Web Filter and how it

functions on the network, Chapter 1 of this section of the

User Guide provides an overview on filtering. Chapter 2

gives insight into Web site access logging, and instant

messaging and peer-to-peer setup procedures. Chapter 3

features information on synchronizing multiple Web Filter

units. Chapter 4 includes details on getting started, with log

in and log out procedures, and tips on navigating the Admin-

istrator console.

on the network

will be updated with the same user profile and library

configurations