Network Agent on gateway

Applies to

Web Filter v7.6

Web Security v7.6

Web Security Gateway v7.6

Web Security Gateway Anywhere v7.6

Network Agent on gateway

A gateway provides a connection between two networks. The networks do not need to use the same network communication protocol. The gateway can also connect a network to the Internet.

Network Agent can be installed on the gateway machine, allowing Network Agent to manage and monitor all Internet traffic. The gateway can either be a third-party proxy server or a network appliance. Do not install Network Agent on a firewall.

 

Important  The gateway configuration shown here is best used in small to medium networks. In larger networks, performance can suffer as a result of resource competition between the gateway software and Network Agent.

The following illustration shows Network Agent monitoring the Internet traffic at the proxy gateway or caching appliance directly attached to the firewall.

The following illustration shows Network Agent deployed in a network that includes Websense Content Gateway. Do not install Network Agent on the same machine with Websense Content Gateway.