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Enabling updates through a web proxy

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Enabling updates through a web proxy

If the Micro-FortiGuard Server for FortiClient system’s built-in FDS must connect to the FDN through a web (HTTP or HTTPS) proxy, you can specify the IP address and port of the proxy server.

If the proxy requires authentication, you can also specify a user name and password.

To enable updates to the Micro-FortiGuard Server for FortiClient system through a proxy:
  1. Go to FortiGuard Server > Settings.
  2. Expand FortiGuard Web Filter Settings.
  3. Toggle ON beside Use Web Proxy and enter the IP address and port number of the proxy.
  4. If the proxy requires authentication, enter the user name and password.
  5. Click Apply.

    If the FDN connection status is Disconnected, the Micro-FortiGuard Server for FortiClient system is unable to connect through the web proxy.

Enabling updates through a web proxy

If the Micro-FortiGuard Server for FortiClient system’s built-in FDS must connect to the FDN through a web (HTTP or HTTPS) proxy, you can specify the IP address and port of the proxy server.

If the proxy requires authentication, you can also specify a user name and password.

To enable updates to the Micro-FortiGuard Server for FortiClient system through a proxy:
  1. Go to FortiGuard Server > Settings.
  2. Expand FortiGuard Web Filter Settings.
  3. Toggle ON beside Use Web Proxy and enter the IP address and port number of the proxy.
  4. If the proxy requires authentication, enter the user name and password.
  5. Click Apply.

    If the FDN connection status is Disconnected, the Micro-FortiGuard Server for FortiClient system is unable to connect through the web proxy.