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Can I use another Proxy than ESET Bridge?

What is the effect on ESET PROTECT Server performance?

When should I use ESET Bridge as a proxy?

How do I know which computer is running ESET Bridge?

How can I see the applied ESET Bridge configuration?

How can I configure ESET Bridge with ESET PROTECT On-Prem with a custom hostname or port?

Can I switch back to using Apache HTTP Proxy?

Can I use another Proxy than ESET Bridge?

You can use the ESET Management Agent with any proxy solution that meets these conditions:

Can forward SSL communication

Supports HTTP CONNECT

Does not use a username and password

What is the effect on ESET PROTECT Server performance?

Using ESET Bridge has no significant impact on ESET PROTECT Server performance.

When should I use ESET Bridge as a proxy?

We recommend using ESET Bridge as a proxy if your infrastructure meets one or more of the following conditions:

Managed computers (computers running the ESET Management Agent) cannot directly connect to the ESET PROTECT Server.

You have a remote location or branch office and want to use a proxy to handle the communication between:

oESET PROTECT Server and ESET Bridge (as a proxy)

oESET Bridge (as a proxy) and client computers in a remote location

How do I know which computer is running ESET Bridge?

In ESET PROTECT Web Console > Computers, there is an icon icon_proxy next to the name of the computer running ESET Bridge.

How can I see the applied ESET Bridge configuration?

1.Open the ESET PROTECT Web Console in your web browser and log in.

2.Click Computers > click the computer running ESET Bridge and select Details.

3.Click Configuration > Request Configuration.

4.Wait until the configuration is created and delivered to the Web Console.

5.Click ESET Bridge > Open Configuration to see ESET Bridge configuration settings.

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How can I configure ESET Bridge with ESET PROTECT On-Prem with a custom hostname or port?

You can allow the custom hostnames and ports in the ESET Bridge Policy > Allowed server addresses and Allowed server ports.

Can I switch back to using Apache HTTP Proxy?

To switch back to using Apache HTTP Proxy, follow these steps:

1.Stop using and uninstall ESET Bridge.

2.Install Apache HTTP Proxy.

3.Configure Apache HTTP Proxy.