WSM User Guide - WatchGuard Technologies

Activating WebBlockerAutomating WebBlocker database downloadsThe best procedure to keep your WebBlocker database updated is to use Windows Task Scheduler. Youcan use Windows Task Scheduler to schedule the “updatedb.bat” process, which is created automaticallyfor you in your WSM8/bin directory.1 Open Scheduled Tasks. To open the Task Scheduler using Windows XP, click Start, click AllPrograms, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click Scheduled Tasks.2 Click Add Scheduled Task.3 The Scheduled Tasks wizard starts. Click Next.4 The screen shows a list of programs. Click Browse.5 Go to C:\Program Files\WatchGuard\wsm8\bin. Select updatedb.bat.6 Select the time interval at which to do this task. We recommend that you update your databaseeach day. You can update less frequently if you have low bandwidth. Click Next.7 Type the time and frequency to start the procedure. Because you must stop the WebBlocker Serverto do the update, we recommend that you schedule updates outside of your usual hours ofoperation.8 Select a start date. Click Next.9 Type the user name and the password to use this procedure. Make sure that this user has access tothe necessary files. Click Next.10 Click Finish.Activating WebBlockerBefore you use WebBlocker in an HTTP proxy policy, you must use the Activate WebBlocker wizard toactivate the feature and create a basic configuration. To do this:1 From WatchGuard® System Manager, select the Firebox® to use WebBlocker.2 Select Tools > Policy Manager.Or,you can click the Policy Manager icon on the WatchGuard System Manger toolbar.3 From Policy Manager, select Tasks > WebBlocker > Activate.The Activate WebBlocker Wizard starts.User Guide 291