What is WebBlocker in WatchGuard?

WebBlocker uses a database that groups website addresses into content categories. When a user on your network tries to connect to a website, the Firebox looks up the address in the WebBlocker database and takes the action you specify for the content category.

How do I whitelist a website on Watchguard?

Click Whitelist Multiple New Domains.

1. In the Domain List text box, type or paste a list of domain names.
2. To include the subdomains for all of the listed domains, select the Include Subdomains check box.
3. Click Save.

How do I whitelist a URL in watchguard?

watchguard\. (com|net) matches URL paths such as www.watchguard.com, www.watchguard.net, watchguard.com, and watchguard.net….To check global exceptions:

1. Edit the WebBlocker action.
2. Select the Exceptions tab.
3. Select the Check global exceptions check box.
4. Click OK (Policy Manager) or Save (Fireware Web UI).

Is the local webblocker server supported in WatchGuard system manager?

The local WebBlocker Server installed as part of WatchGuard System Manager is supported only for Fireboxes that run Fireware v12.1.x or lower. For information about how to configure a local WebBlocker Server in Fireware v12.1.x or lower, see Set Up a WebBlocker Server in Fireware v12.1 Help.

How does webblocker work in firebox?

WebBlocker uses a database of website addresses identified by content categories. When a user on your network tries to connect to a website, the Firebox examines the WebBlocker database. If the website is not in the database or is not denied, the page opens.

How does the firebox detect if a website is blocked?

When a user on your network tries to connect to a website, the Firebox examines the WebBlocker database. If the website is not in the database or is not denied, the page opens. If the website is in the WebBlocker database and is denied based on the content category of the site, a notification appears, and the website is not displayed.

How to download and install WatchGuard system manager?

You can download the Watchguard System Manager application through official website of WatchGuard. 5.1- When we run the installation file with the .exe extension that we downloaded, the Setup Wizard will appear.