Configuring Proxy Settings Parent topic

If your network uses a proxy server, configure IMSS proxy settings. Proxy settings affect the following:
  • Component updates (pattern files and scan engines)
  • Product license registration
  • Web Reputation queries

Procedure

  1. Go to Administration → Updates → Source.
  2. Under Proxy Settings, select Use a proxy server for updates to patterns, engines, licenses, Web Reputation queries
  3. Specify the proxy protocol: HTTP, SOCKS4, or SOCKS5.
  4. Specify the host name or IP address of the proxy server.
  5. Specify the port the proxy server uses to connect to the Internet.
  6. Specify the user name you need for administrative access to the proxy server.
  7. Specify the corresponding password.
  8. Click Save.