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CHAPTER 16 Controlling Web Site Access
WebBlocker is a feature of the WatchGuard Firebox System that works in
conjunction with the HTTP proxy to provide Web site filtering
capabilities. It enables you to exert fine control over the Web surfing in
your organization. You can designate which hours in the day users are
free to access the Web and which categories of Web sites they are
restricted from visiting. For more information on WebBlocker, see the
following collection of FAQs:
https://support.watchguard.com/advancedfaqs/web_main.asp
Getting Started with WebBlocker
You must complete several tasks before you can configure the Firebox to
use WebBlocker.
Installing the WebBlocker server
You install the WebBlocker server when you first run the setup program
for the WatchGuard Firebox System, as described in “Setting Up the
Management Station” on page 32. By default, the setup program installs
the WebBlocker server on the same server as the WatchGuard Security
Event Processor. However, to preserve performance if you are running