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Chapter 5: Managing Optinet
Optinet allows you to control and identify network traffic based on applications and users.
Optinet also allows you to separate problematic users from general traffic or problematic
applications based on different criteria, time of day, and priority. The device can also block
web sites or categories protecting users and your network from improper content. Optinet
can also allocate resources to identify proprietary traffic within your network, thus
customizing the device to your specific needs. Most of these options are available under the
Manage tab and are covered in this chapter:
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General Manage Options
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Policies & Rules tab
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Directory Users & Nodes
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System Access tab
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Application tab
General Manage Options
The Manage tab is where policies and organization of users will be enforced. Under this tab,
you will create groups, time of day rules, content filtering rules, and shaping rules. This tab
also allows you to customize traffic identification and select which devices or users will or
will not be monitored.
The basic principles behind the Manage tab are “Who, When, What, and How.” “Who” will
define which users will be assigned to which groups. “When” will define what time during
the day the rules take effect, i.e., all day, 9am to 5pm, etc. “What” will define the allowed
content and applications, and “How” will deal with correlating specific policies to the
