9.5.4. Configuring a proxy

9.5.4.1. Introduction

The GBOX includes the possibility of configuring a proxy server in order to retrieve updates (signature updates) via the proxy.

This screen enables setting up a proxy for updates via GUM.

This graphical interface is described in `Proxy settings` screen.

9.5.4.2. Prerequisites

User: member of Administrators Group

9.5.4.3. Preliminary operations

Connect to the GBox via a browser (see Connection to the web interface via a browser).

9.5.4.4. How to access the `PROXY` screen

Click on the Configuration command in the Admin-GBox menu.

The following screen is displayed:
Click on the PROXY button.

The following screen is displayed:

9.5.4.5. `PROXY` configuration procedure

Enable use of the proxy by selecting (1) `Enable Web Proxy`.
Set the proxy server address as either an IP address or FQDN in the `Proxy address` field (2).
Select the proxy listening port (1-65535) by means of the (3) `Proxy port` field.
Click on button (4) `SAVE`.

If the following message is displayed `Failed to resolve proxy address`, check the entered parameters.