What is WCCP redirection?
Web Cache Communication Protocol (WCCP) is a Cisco-developed content-routing protocol that provides a mechanism to redirect traffic flows in real-time. It has built-in load balancing, scaling, fault tolerance, and service-assurance (failsafe) mechanisms.
How do I configure WCCP?
Understanding the configuration of WCCP
- Step1: Configure WCCP Version 2.
- Step2: Specify the IP Address of WSA in an ACL.
- Step3: Specify which traffic needs to be redirected to WSA using an ACL.
- Step4: Configure WCCP Service IP and combine all the parameters.
- Step5: Apply WCCP on the interface of the Router.
What is WCCP proxy?
WCCP (Web Cache Communication Protocol) is a Cisco protocol that lets you redirect web traffic from clients to a proxy server.
How do I enable FortiGate Web cache?
General configuration steps
- Configure the FortiGate unit as a reverse proxy web cache server.
- Configure the FortiGate unit for SSL offloading of HTTPS traffic.
- Add an SSL server to offload SSL encryption and decryption for the web server.
What is the purpose of a PAC file?
A Proxy Auto-Configuration (PAC) file is a JavaScript function that determines whether web browser requests (HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP) go directly to the destination or are forwarded to a web proxy server.
What is PAC processor?
PACProcessor (or Proxy Processor) is used for the purpose of lowering the amount of data needed on both sides of the proxy and for giving a certain degree of anonymity to the user (ie masking the users’ accounts info, locations, device info, identities for the purpose of preserving the privacy of each individual user).
What is Wccp in FortiGate?
WCCP stands for “Web Cache Coordinator Protocol”. The idea is to transparently redirect user traffic to a cache (that is: no explicit web proxy configured on client web browser). Client traffic going through the FortiGate is intercepted and redirected to a web proxy.
How configure WAN optimization in FortiGate?
Enabling WAN optimization and configuring the explicit web proxy for the wireless interface. Go to System -> Feature Visibility and ensure that Explicit Proxy is enabled. 2) Go to Network -> Interfaces, edit the wireless interface and select’ Enable Explicit Web Proxy’. 3) Go to Network > Explicit Proxy.
What is FortiCache?
The FortiCache high-end caching solution provides application caching for large enterprises, ISPs, mobile providers, telcos, universities and educational grids. By caching application content, organizations can reuse popular content rather than download the same content each time a user requests it.
Where PAC file is stored?
PAC file addresses can be located on the Web > General page and on the General tab of a policy. In both locations, a default and alternate address is listed. Default PAC file address: the PAC file is retrieved over port 8082 by default, or 8087 for HTTPS.
What is WFD service?
WFD Service is the WiFi Direct Service – It is used to connect two devices without using a router or using Bluetooth.
What is WAN optimization in FortiGate?
WAN Optimization is a comprehensive solution that maximizes the WAN performance and provides intelligent bandwidth management and unmatched consolidated security performance. WAN optimization reduces the network overhead and removes unnecessary traffic for a better overall performance experience.