Cisco Cisco Web Security Appliance S690 User Guide

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Connect, Install, and Configure
 
Overview of Connect, Install, and Configure
The Web Security appliance provides two modes of operation: Standard and Cloud Web Security 
Connector.
The Standard mode of Web Security appliance operation includes on-site Web proxy services and 
Layer-4 traffic monitoring, neither of which are available in Cloud Web Security Connector mode. 
In Cloud Web Security Connector mode, the appliance connects to and routes traffic to a Cisco Cloud 
Web Security (CWS) proxy, where Web security policies are enforced. 
The appliance has multiple network ports, with each assigned to manage one or more specific data types. 
The appliance uses network routes, DNS, VLANs, and other settings and services to manage network 
connectivity and traffic interception. The System Setup Wizard lets you set up basic services and 
settings, while the appliance’s Web interface lets you modify settings and configure additional options.