User manual BARRACUDA WEB FILTER QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] Barracuda Web Filter - Quick Start Guide The Barracuda Web Filter is a network gateway appliance that is installed between your internal network and the Internet to perform application and content filtering, stop spyware and virus downloads, block inbound and outbound access to known spyware Web sites, filter offensive content, and detect spyware accessing the Internet. The Barracuda Web Filter can also notify you of the presence of spyware on computers in your network. It will provide comprehensive protection of your organization's Web traffic. [. . . ] Press the POWER button on the front panel to turn on the appliance. Barracuda Web Filter Configuration Use a computer with a Web browser that is connected to the same network as the Barracuda Web Filter and follow these steps: 1. In the browser address bar, enter http:// followed by the IP address of the Barracuda Web Filter, followed by the default Web Interface HTTP Port (:8000). For example, if you configured the Barracuda Web Filter with an IP address of 192. 168. 200. 200, you would enter the following: http://192. 168. 200. 200:8000 2. Log in to the Web interface of the Barracuda Web Filter as the administrator: Username: admin Password: admin 3. Go to the Basic IP Configuration page and configure the following: Domain Configuration: Enter the Default Hostname and Default Domain. These names will be associated with anti-spyware email notification messages from the unit. Click any one of the Save Changes buttons to save all of the information. Barracuda Web Filter Barracuda Web Filter - Quick Start Guide Update the Firmware Go to AdvancedFirmware Update page. If there is a new Latest General Release available, perform the following steps to update the system firmware: 1. Click on the Download Now button located next to the firmware version that you wish to install. When the download is complete, the Refresh button will be replaced by an Apply Now button. To avoid damaging the Barracuda Web Filter, do not manually power OFF the system during an update or download. After the firmware has been applied, the Barracuda Web Filter will automatically reboot, and will display the login page when the system has come back up. Log in to the Web interface again and read the Release Notes to learn about enhancements and new features. It is also good practice to verify settings you may have already entered, as new features may have been included with the firmware update. Operating Mode section of the Basic IP Configuration page and set the unit to Active. Test Connectivity You should verify network connectivity by utilizing a machine in your existing network to browse the Web. Once successful connectivity has been verified, you may adjust the settings within the Barracuda Web Filter to better suit your needs. [. . . ] Once this is complete, return to the Contact and Copyright Information Barracuda Networks, Inc. Winchester Blvd. , Campbell, CA 95008 USA phone: 408. 342. 5400 fax: 408. 342. 1061 www. barracuda. com Copyright 2007­2010 Barracuda Networks, Inc. All other brand and product names mentioned in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. [. . . ]