Overview

Program Updates enables GFI LanGuard to detect the latest vulnerabilities and maintain its scanning performance. Configuring the Proxy Server Settings enables in achieving regular updates from the Internet.

This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to manually configure the Proxy Server Settings for Internet updates.

Process

1. Go to the Configuration tab > Program Updates.
2. Go to Common Tasks > Edit proxy settings.
3. Select Override automatic proxy detection.
   
4. Configure the options described below:
   
   

   Option	Description
   Connect directly to the Internet	A direct Internet connection is available.
   Connect via a proxy server	Internet access is through a proxy server. Update the Server  using this format: <server>:<port number> E.g., 192.168.11.11:8080
   Proxy server requires authentication	(Optional) Enter the User name and Password if required by the proxy server.

   
   Configuring Proxy Server Settings

   
   

5. Click OK.