Setting Up HTTP Transparent Proxy

HTTP Transparent proxy enables you to use an HTTP proxy server without having to reconfigure each user's browser. Use HTTP Transparent proxy to require users to send requests through the proxy server.

When you use HTTP Transparent proxy, the clients must use the proxy's private IP address as the TCP/IP gateway address. IP forwarding must be enabled on the server.

To set up HTTP Transparent proxy:

  1. In NetWare Administrator, select the Novell BorderManager 3.7 Setup page for the server.

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  2. From the Transparent Proxy tab, check the Transparent HTTP Proxy check box.

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  3. Click Details or double-click the Transparent Proxy service.

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  4. Click Add and enter a port for monitoring.

    For example, specify 80 for HTTP traffic.

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  5. In the Exception IP Address List, click Add and enter a local IP address.

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  6. Click OK > click OK from the Novell BorderManager 3.7 Setup page.

    NOTE:  When HTTP Transparent proxy is enabled, it is also automatically enabled for the NovellŪ IP Gateway, if applicable.

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To set up authentication for HTTP Transparent proxy, refer to Setting Up Proxy Authentication.