Configuration
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Avira AntiVir UNIX Server
Avira GmbH
Configuring Internet Connection for Updates
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Check that your Internet connection is functioning correctly. In most cases, the
connection is already configured. If not, refer to your UNIX documentation for the
information you need.
Proxyserver
If your AntiVir UNIX Server computer is connected to the Internet via HTTP proxy
server, you must make the necessary settings for AntiVir:
Run
configantivir
:
/usr/lib/AntiVir/configantivir
Confirm all settings with Enter until you reach the proxy server option:
Type Y.
You are then asked for the name and the port of the proxy server. Type the data:
Then you are asked if you need a username and password for the proxy server:
If this is the case:
Type Y.
Then you are asked for the username and password.
Enter the username and password.
The configuration script displays the configuration summary and asks for
confirmation, to write the configuration file.
The Internet update connection is now configured.
HTTPProxyServer/HTTPProxyPort (4 of 4)
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If this machine is sitting behind an HTTP proxy server, you will need to
configure AntiVir with the appropriate proxy settings. Internet access
is required in order to make updates.
available options: y n
Does this machine use an HTTP proxy server? [n]
What is the HTTP proxy server name? [] proxy.domain.tld
Which port number does the HTTP proxy server use? [] 3128
HTTPProxyUsername/HTTPProxyPassword (4-2 of 4)
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Proxy servers may be configured to require a username and password. If
the HTTP proxy server for this machine requires a username and password
AntiVir needs to be appropriately configured.
available options: y n
Does the HTTP proxy server require a username/password? [n]
