Administrators can configure Content Gateway to allow only certain clients to use the proxy.
- When this configuration is in place, only clients whose IP address is included in the ip_allow.config file can access the proxy.
- By default, clients from any IP address (0.0.0.0 - 255.255.255.255 and ::- ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff:ffff) can access the proxy.
To restrict client access to the proxy:
Steps
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In the Content Gateway manager, go to the page.
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Click Edit File to open the configuration file editor for the ip_allow.config file.
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To add a new rule:
- Use the IP Action drop-down list to indicate whether to allow (ip_allow) or deny (ip_deny) requests from the specified IP address or range.
- Enter a Source IP address or range.
- Click Add.
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To edit an existing rule:
- Select a rule in the list at the top of the page.
- Make changes as needed.
- Click Set.
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Click Apply to save the information, and then click Close.
Note: If an unauthorized client tries to access Content Gateway, a message is displayed in their browser, indicating that the requested content cannot be obtained.