In bridge mode,
Deep Edge is invisible on the network and acts as a layer 2 bridge
between network devices (switch, router, or firewall), transparently scanning network
traffic
in both directions. Bridge mode is the simplest way to deploy
Deep Edge into an existing network topology and does not require
client, router, or switch modifications.
Deep Edge acts as a “bump
in the wire” and scans for malware.
Deep Edge in Bridge mode illustrates
Deep Edge in Bridge mode:
Similar to using a network bridge, all Deep Edge interfaces must
be on the same subnet. To configure bridge mode, two network cards are required; one
for
internal use, and one for external use. You can also configure an IP address on the
bridge to
manage Deep Edge for scheduled pattern updates and to leverage the
real-time security information power of the Trend Micro Smart Protection
Network™ in the Cloud.
Configure bridge mode when Deep Edge operates on a private
network behind an existing firewall or router so that Deep Edge
can perform all scanning functions transparently.
