You only need to install WFilter in ONE computer to monitor the whole network. However, the WFilter computer must be deployed at a single location in the network where it can monitor all internet traffic.
There are two different kinds of deployment solutions:
For more details, please Pass-by or Pass-through, which WFilter deployment mode shall I choose?
Set up a mirroring port in your switch to do monitoring/filtering. The switch shall be manageable.
| # | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dlink 3226 | WFilter deployment with a Dlink 3226 switch |
| 2 | Huawei Quidway S5012P | WFilter deployment with a quidway S5012p switch |
| 3 | Wireless Network | WFilter deployment in a wireless network |
| 4 | Cisco 2950 | WFilter deployment with a cisco 2950 switch |
| 5 | Linksys SRW224G4 | WFilter deployment with a linksys srw224G4 switch |
| 6 | Netgear GS748AT | WFilter deployment with a netgear gs748at switch |
| 7 | HP Procurve 1800-24G | WFilter deployment with a hp procurve 1800 switch |
If your internet router support port mirroring feature, you also can connect WFilter computer to the mirroring port in router to do monitoring/filtering.
| # | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cisco RVS4000 | WFilter deployment with a cisco RVS4000 router |
If you don't have a port mirroring device, you also can deploy WFilter in pass-through mode. Please check below pass-through mode deployment examples:
| # | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windows gateway | WFilter deployment with a windows 2003 gateway |
| 2 | Windows network bridge | WFilter deployment with a windows xp bridge |
| 3 | Proxy server | WFilter deployment with integrated proxy server |
For WFilter configuration examples, please check: WFilter Configuration Examples.
If you still don't know how to deploy WFilter in your network ,please contact us for support.