Configuring global remote filtering settings

Remote Filtering Software | Web Security Solutions | Versions 7.7, 7.8

Use the Settings > General > Remote Filtering page in the Web Security manager to configure whether users receive Internet access when Remote Filtering Client cannot contact Remote Filtering Server from outside the network.

Mark the Block all requests... check box to block off-site users from all Internet access unless their computer is communicating with Remote Filtering Server (fail closed).

By default, users have unrestricted access to the Internet when their computers cannot communicate with the Remote Filtering Server (fail open).

If you are using v7.7, also configure the following options:

If you still have v7.5 Remote Filtering Client instances deployed, and marked the "Block all requests" option, use the Timeout interval field to select a number of minutes up to 60 (default 15).

During the timeout period, all HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP requests are permitted.

If the Remote Filtering Client cannot communicate with Remote Filtering Server during the timeout interval, all Internet access will be blocked (fail closed).


	Warning Choosing at timeout value of 0 may lock out a remote computer before the user can establish Internet connection from a hotel or other pay-for-use-provider. Websense, Inc., does not recommend choosing 0 or setting the timeout period to another low number.

Select a Maximum size for log file (in megabytes), up to 10. Choose No log to disable logging.

This controls the size and existence of the log file the remote computer creates when it is initially disconnected from the Remote Filtering Server. This log file tracks the following events:

The computer leaves the network

The computer rejoins the network

The Remote Filtering Client is restarted

Fail open condition occurs

Fail closed condition occurs

Remote Filtering Client receives a policy update

The computer retains the 2 most recent logs. These logs can be used to troubleshoot connection issues or other problems with remote filtering.

When you are finished, click OK to cache your changes. Changes are not saved until you click Save and Deploy.