User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- ProSecure Web/Email Security Threat Management (STM) Appliance Reference Manual
- Contents
- About This Manual
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Using the Setup Wizard to Provision the STM in Your Network
- Choosing a Deployment Scenario
- Understanding the Steps for Initial Connection
- Logging In to the STM
- Using the Setup Wizard to Perform the Initial Configuration
- Setup Wizard Step 1 of 10: Introduction
- Setup Wizard Step 2 of 11: Networking Settings
- Setup Wizard Step 3 of 11: Time Zone
- Setup Wizard Step 4 of 11: Email Security
- Setup Wizard Step 5 of 11: Web Security
- Setup Wizard Step 6 of 11: Email Notification Server Settings
- Setup Wizard Step 7 of 11: Update Settings
- Setup Wizard Step 8 of 11: HTTP Proxy Settings
- Setup Wizard Step 9 of 11: Web Categories
- Setup Wizard Step 10 of 11: Configuration Summary
- Setup Wizard Step 11 of 11: Restarting the System
- Verifying Proper Installation
- Registering the STM with NETGEAR
- What to Do Next
- Chapter 3 Performing Network and System Management
- Configuring Network Settings
- Configuring Session Limits and Timeouts
- Configuring the HTTP Proxy Settings
- About Users with Administrative and Guest Privileges
- Configuring Remote Management Access
- Using an SNMP Manager
- Managing the Configuration File
- Updating the Software
- Configuring Date and Time Service
- Managing Digital Certificates
- Managing the Quarantine Settings
- Performance Management
- Chapter 4 Content Filtering and Optimizing Scans
- About Content Filtering and Scans
- Configuring E-mail Protection
- Configuring Web and Services Protection
- Configuring Application Control
- Setting Scanning Exclusions and Web Access Exceptions
- Chapter 5 Managing Users, Groups, and Authentication
- About Users, Groups, and Domains
- Configuring Groups
- Configuring User Accounts
- Configuring Authentication
- Global User Settings
- Viewing and Logging Out Active Users
- Chapter 6 Monitoring System Access and Performance
- Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Using Online Support
- Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Related Documents
- Index
ProSecure Web/Email Security Threat Management (STM) Appliance Reference Manual
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v1.0, September 2009
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ..................................................................................xiii
How to Print This Manual ................................................................................................xiv
Revision History ...............................................................................................................xiv
Chapter 1
Introduction
What Is the ProSecure Web/Email Security Threat Management Appliance STM150, STM300,
or STM600? ....................................................................................................................1-1
What Can You Do with an STM? ....................................................................................1-2
Key Features and Capabilities ........................................................................................1-3
Stream Scanning for Content Filtering .....................................................................1-4
Autosensing Ethernet Connections with Auto Uplink ...............................................1-4
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-5
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................1-5
STM Model Comparison ..........................................................................................1-5
Service Registration Card with License Keys .................................................................1-6
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-7
Hardware Features .........................................................................................................1-7
Front Panel Ports and LEDs ....................................................................................1-8
Rear Panel Features ....................................................................................................1-14
Bottom Panel With Product Label ..........................................................................1-15
Choosing a Location for the STM .................................................................................1-17
Using the Rack-Mounting Kit ..................................................................................1-18
Chapter 2
Using the Setup Wizard to Provision the STM in Your Network
Choosing a Deployment Scenario ..................................................................................2-1
Gateway Deployment ...............................................................................................2-1
Server Group ............................................................................................................2-2
Segmented LAN Deployment ...................................................................................2-3