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Locating Network Agent in a multiple-segment network
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Depending on the device used to connect network segments, some traffic may not be sent to all segments. A router, bridge, or smart hub serves as traffic control, preventing unneeded traffic from being sent to a segment. In this environment:
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Multiple Network Agent instances may be needed to capture all Internet requests. A Network Agent can be installed on each segment to monitor the Internet requests from that segment.
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If multiple Network Agent instances are installed:
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The network segment or IP address range monitored by each Network Agent instance is determined by the NIC settings for the agent, configured in the Forcepoint Security Manager. See the Administrator Help for instructions.
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Central Network Agent placement
A network with multiple segments can be managed from a single location. Install Filtering Service where it can receive Internet requests from each Network Agent and any integration product.
If the network contains multiple switches, Network Agent instances are inserted into the network at the last switch in the series. This switch must be connected to the gateway that goes out to the Internet.
In the following illustration:
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Distributed Network Agent placement
The network diagram below shows a single Filtering Service with 3 Network Agents, one for each network segment. A deployment like this might be useful in organizations with satellite offices, for example.
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In the following illustration, the switches are not connected in a series. However, each switch is connected to the router, which is connected to the gateway.

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