Deploying Network Agent

Deploying Network Agent

Applies to

Web Filter v7.6

Web Security v7.6

Web Security Gateway v7.6

Web Security Gateway Anywhere v7.6

Overview

When your Websense software deployment includes Network Agent, the positioning of Network Agent and other Websense filter components depends on the composition of your network.

For the most part, Ethernet networks are built of segments (very simple networks are an exception). A segment is a neighborhood for a group of machines, which are connected to the rest of the network via a central connection point (router, bridge, switch, or smart hub). Most of these devices keep local traffic within a segment, while passing the traffic intended for machines on other segments. This architecture reduces network congestion by keeping unnecessary traffic from passing to the whole network.

A very simple network may require only a single Network Agent. A segmented network may require (or benefit from) a separate Network Agent instance for each segment. Network Agent functions best when it is closest to the computers that it is assigned to monitor.

See the following for more information:

Network Agent

Network Agent location

Locating Network Agent in single segment network

Locating Network Agent in multiple segment network

Connecting Network Agent to a hub

Switched networks with a single Network Agent

Switched networks with multiple Network Agents

Network Agent on gateway

Network Agent and multiple NICs

NAT and Network Agent deployment

Deploying Network Agent