What is WatchGuard WebBlocker?

17/10/202217/10/2022 | Sarah HendricksonSarah Hendrickson | 0 Comment | 12:00 am

What is WatchGuard WebBlocker?

WebBlocker uses a database that groups website addresses into content categories. When a user on your network tries to connect to a website, the Firebox looks up the address in the WebBlocker database and takes the action you specify for the content category.

Does Firebox require a subscription?

The Firebox sends you reminders to renew your subscriptions. When you save a configuration to your Firebox, Policy Manager warns you if a subscription will expire.

How do I bypass WatchGuard WebBlocker?

Enable WebBlocker Override

  1. Edit the WebBlocker action.
  2. On the Categories tab, select the Enable WebBlocker Override check box.
  3. From the drop-down list, select the method that users can use to override WebBlocker, either Passphrase or User Group.
  4. Configure the WebBlocker override settings by passphrase or user group.

What happens when WatchGuard expires?

When the Support subscription expires: You cannot upgrade or reinstall Fireware OS on your device, even if it is a Fireware OS version that was released before the Support expiration date. WatchGuard does not provide telephone and web-based support, software updates and enhancements, or hardware replacement (RMA).

Where is WebBlocker in WatchGuard?

In Policy Manager, select Subscription Services > WebBlocker > Configure. In Fireware Web UI, select Subscription Services > WebBlocker.

How do I get the feature key in WatchGuard?

Manually Add or Remove a Feature Key

  1. Log in with your WatchGuard account user name and password.
  2. Click Support Center in the Partner portal.
  3. On the Support Center Home page, click My WatchGuard > Manage Products.
  4. In the list of products, select your device.
  5. On the Product Details page, click Get your feature key.

What is a WatchGuard license?

With a WSM license, you can: Install and use the WatchGuard Management Server. Centrally manage multiple Firebox devices. Use drag-and-drop VPN configuration and management.

Is WatchGuard cloud free?

Free 30-Day Trials

If you already have a WatchGuard account, simply activate a trial in the Support Center. Access the widest range of endpoint protection, detection, and response (EPDR) and automated services including Zero-Trust Application and Threat Hunting.

How do you get around a blocked website?

Here are the best ways to bypass blocked sites.

  1. Use a VPN. The most popular way of accessing blocked internet sites is to use a high-quality paid Virtual Private Network (VPN).
  2. Use a Smart DNS.
  3. Use a Free Proxy.
  4. Use a Site’s IP Address.
  5. Use Tor.

Can I use a WatchGuard without license?

Every WatchGuard Firebox customer can use WatchGuard System Manager (WSM) to configure and manage a single device without a WSM license.

How do I renew my WatchGuard subscription?

Renew Subscriptions from WatchGuard Portal
Open WatchGuard Portal and navigate to the Product Details page (My WatchGuard > Manage Products). The page lists activated and expired services and upgrades. Click Renew beside an expired subscription service.

How do I allow watchguard on my website?

watchguard\. (com|net) matches URL paths such as www.watchguard.com, www.watchguard.net, watchguard.com, and watchguard.net.
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To check global exceptions:

  1. Edit the WebBlocker action.
  2. Select the Exceptions tab.
  3. Select the Check global exceptions check box.
  4. Click OK (Policy Manager) or Save (Fireware Web UI).

How do I allow an IP address through Watchguard firewall?

Select Firewall > Blocked Sites. Select the Blocked Sites Exceptions tab.
Add a Blocked Sites Exception

  1. Click Add.
  2. From the Choose Type drop-down list, select a method to identify the blocked site exception.
  3. In the adjacent text box, type the IP address, network IP address, host range, host name, or FQDN.

How do I renew my WatchGuard license key?

Activate Upgrades and Renewals

  1. Log in with your WatchGuard account user name and password.
  2. On the Support Home tab, click Activate a Product.
  3. Type the license key number you received when you purchased the add-on feature or renewal.
  4. Click Continue.
  5. From the drop-down list, select the device to upgrade or renew.

How do I check my WatchGuard license?

Log in with your WatchGuard account user name and password. The Manage Products page appears. At the top of the page, click WatchGuard System Manager Software Licenses. The WatchGuard System Manager page appears, with a list of available license keys.

How do I renew my WatchGuard license?

How can I open blocked sites without VPN?

Method 1: Use a proxy

  1. Method 1: Use a proxy.
  2. Method 2: Use the Google cache.
  3. Method 3: Try a URL shortener.
  4. Method 4: Try the IP address.
  5. Method 5: Unblock websites in Chrome and Safari.
  6. Method 6: Switch between HTTP and HTTPS.
  7. Method 7: Use Tor Browser.
  8. Method 8: Use a VPN.

How do I bypass internet restrictions without a VPN?

How to Bypass Blocked Sites

  1. Use a VPN. The most popular way of accessing blocked internet sites is to use a high-quality paid Virtual Private Network (VPN).
  2. Use a Smart DNS.
  3. Use a Free Proxy.
  4. Use a Site’s IP Address.
  5. Use Tor.

Can I use a WatchGuard without a feature key?

Before you can get the feature key for your device, you must activate the Firebox on the WatchGuard website. Then you can install the feature key on your device. Without a feature key, your Firebox allows only one connection to the external network.

How do I block Facebook from Watchguard?

To block Facebook applications:

  1. Create or edit an Application Control action.
  2. In the search text box, type facebook. The list of applications is filtered to show only the Facebook applications.
  3. Select one or more Facebook applications to block.
  4. Select Edit.
  5. Apply the Application Control action to your policies.

How do I allow a website on WatchGuard?

To enter a network address, use a pattern match that ends in a wildcard. For example, to match all the websites at 1.1.
Check Global Exceptions and Remove Duplicates

  1. Edit the WebBlocker action.
  2. Select the Exceptions tab.
  3. Select the Check global exceptions check box.
  4. Click OK (Policy Manager) or Save (Fireware Web UI).

How do I create a policy in WatchGuard firewall?

Add a Firewall Policy

  1. Select Firewall > Firewall Policies. The Policies page you selected appears.
  2. Click Add Policy.
  3. Select a policy type: Packet Filter.
  4. For a packet filter, from the adjacent drop-down list, select a policy template.
  5. Click Add Policy.

Can I use WatchGuard without license?

Every WatchGuard Firebox customer can use WatchGuard System Manager (WSM) to configure and manage a single device without a WSM license. To take advantage of the centralized management capabilities of WSM, a WatchGuard System Manager license is required.

How do I unlock website content without paying?

  1. Use a VPN to unblock any site you want.
  2. Unblock sites with an open proxy.
  3. Install a VPN or proxy browser extension.
  4. Use an IP address instead of a URL.
  5. Use the Tor Browser to unblock banned sites.
  6. View blocked content with Google Translate.
  7. Take advantage of a dynamic IP.

How can I bypass firewalls and blocked websites?

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