WatchGuard Technologies WatchGuard Firebox SOHO Manual De Usuario

How WebBlocker works

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site, the SOHO queries the WatchGuard database and determines 
whether or not to block the site. The SOHO considers the following 
conditions in determining whether or not to block the site:

Web site not in WebBlocker database

If the site is not in the WatchGuard WebBlocker database, the Web 
browser opens the page for viewing.

Web site in WebBlocker database

If the site is in the WatchGuard WebBlocker database, the SOHO 
checks whether or not you have chosen to block that type (or 
category) of site. When the category is blocked, the browser 
displays a page informing the user that the site is unavailable for 
viewing. If the category is not blocked, the Web browser opens the 
page for viewing.

WatchGuard WebBlocker database unavailable

If for any reason the WatchGuard WebBlocker database is 
unavailable (for example, if there is briefly a problem between 
your ISP and the nearest WatchGuard server), the browser 
displays a page informing the user that the site is unavailable for 
viewing.

WebBlocker Users and Groups

This feature allows you to create a group and prescribe a 
given web browsing profile by selecting the WebBlocker 
categories you want to prevent members of this group from 
browsing over the internet.