Proxy

Proxy for Gaia Operating System

If this Gaia server connects to a network through a proxy server, then configure the applicable proxy server.

Note - This proxy configuration applies only to Gaia Operating System. It does not apply to Software Blades.

Proxy for Check Point Servers

If your Management Server / Security Gateway / Cluster connects to Check Point servers to download updates and connect to ThreatCloud through a proxy server, you can configure the proxy server settings in SmartConsole:

Location in SmartConsole

Description

Menu > Global properties > Proxy

This proxy configuration applies to the Management Server and all managed Security Gateways and Clusters.

Management Server / Security Gateway / Cluster object properties > Network Management > Proxy

This proxy configuration overrides the global proxy configuration in SmartConsole.

Note - This proxy configuration applies only to Check Point Software Blades that run on top of Gaia Operating System.

Security Gateway as an HTTP/HTTPS Proxy

You can configure a Security Gateway or Cluster as an HTTP/HTTPS Proxy. See the R82 Quantum Security Gateway Guide > Chapter "HTTP/HTTPS Proxy".