FAQ
•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 
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.
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.