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Network Agent Quick Start
Network Agent Quick Start
Network Agent Quick Start | Web Protection Solutions | v8.0.x, v8.1.x | 12-Oct-2015
Websense Network Agent monitors Internet traffic for all or specified segments of a network. Its purpose depends on your subscription level and deployment:
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In both TRITON AP-WEB deployments and integrated Web Filter & Security deployments, Network Agent is an optional component that may be used to:
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Manage non-HTTP requests
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Provide enhanced logging
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Manage Internet access based on bandwidth
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Log bandwidth usage data
With TRITON AP-WEB, Content Gateway can instead be used to manage protocols that tunnel over HTTP, and to provide some bandwidth management.
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In standalone Web Filter & Security deployments, Network Agent is a required component that manages both HTTP and non-HTTP traffic, enabling:
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Policy enforcement
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Network protocol and Internet application management
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Bandwidth management
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Logging of bytes transferred
When Network Agent is used to manage non-HTTP protocols, it can detect malicious peer-to-peer applications and spyware, even when they tunnel over ports commonly used for legitimate Internet communication. In addition, Network Agent can manage requests for Internet applications used for:
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instant messaging
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streaming media
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file sharing
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proxy avoidance
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Internet mail
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other network or database operations
This Quick Start introduces Network Agent and summarizes the steps needed to successfully deploy the component in your network:
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Deploying Network Agent
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Network Agent planning worksheets
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Configuring Network Agent
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Troubleshooting tips for Network Agent

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