Follow the procedure below to configure a proxy server for updating scan engine and pattern files.

Procedure

  1. Click AdministrationProxy SettingsComponent Update.
    The Component Update screen displays.
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    Proxy Settings Component Update screen
  2. Select either of the following options.
    • Select Same as General to use the same proxy server setting you configure in the General screen.
    • Select Customize to configure the proxy settings.
      1. Select Use proxy server to access the Internet if you want to use a proxy server for component update. Then continue to Step b.
        Clear the Use proxy server to access the Internet check box if you do not want to use a proxy server for component updates. For example if the update server is located within your company network. Then skip to Step 3.
      2. Select HTTP, SOCKS4 or SOCKS5 in the Proxy Protocol field.
      3. In the Server Name or IP Address field, type the IP address or host name of the proxy server.
      4. In the Port field, type the proxy server listening port number.
      5. If you are using an optional proxy authentication user name and password, type this information in the User name and Password fields.
  3. Click Save.