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We have a pix firewall that is the default route for our entire LAN. &nbsp;We want to use a proxy server (Squid or similar), but don't want to touch each desktop.<br />
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On the pix, can we transparently redirect all HTTP/HTTPS traffic to a proxy server.<br />
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I'm thinking port based routing or something. &nbsp;Or maybe the pix has a smarter way?<br />
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Thanks<br />
Shane
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We have a pix firewall that is the default route for our entire LAN.  We want to use a proxy server (Squid or similar), but don't want to touch each desktop.

On the pix, can we transparently redirect all HTTP/HTTPS traffic to a proxy server.

I'm thinking port based routing or something.  Or maybe the pix has a smarter way?

Thanks
Shane

PIX: Redirecting to a proxy server

Software firewalls, also known as host-based firewalls, provide a layer of software on one host that controls network traffic in and out of that single machine. Most operating systems now include firewall software, but many available software firewalls include central distribution, antivirus systems and disaster recovery.

Software Firewalls

Cisco PIX is a dedicated hardware firewall appliance; the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) is a firewall and anti-malware security appliance that provides unified threat management and protection the PIX does not. Other Cisco devices and systems include routers, switches, storage networking, wireless and the software and hardware for PIX Firewall Manager (PFM), PIX Device Manager (PDM) and Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM).