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Overview
The Web Filter’s Administrator console is used by the global
administrator—and group administrator, as required—to
configure the Web Filter to perform the following basic func-
tions:
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filter URLs (Web addresses) on the Internet
• log traffic on the Internet
and, if applicable for your organization:
• block instant messaging and peer-to-peer services
• authenticate users via the existing authentication system
on the network
NOTE
: See the M86 Web Filter Authentication User Guide at
http://www.m86security.com/support/wf/documentation.asp
for information on setting up and using authentication.
• synchronize multiple Web Filter units so that all servers
will be updated with the same user profile and library
configurations
To help you become familiar with the Web Filter and how it
functions on the network, Chapter 1 of this section of the
User Guide provides an overview on filtering. Chapter 2
gives insight into Web site access logging, and instant
messaging and peer-to-peer setup procedures. Chapter 3
features information on synchronizing multiple Web Filter
units. Chapter 4 includes details on getting started, with log
in and log out procedures, and tips on navigating the Admin-
istrator console.
