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I need to configure my firewall/server to grant access to certain websites based on the USER, and the only way I can see to do this is through WebBlocker policies on our WatchGuard firewall. From my research, I understand that to do it I first would have to set up active directory authentication&nbsp; which is not currently enabled. &nbsp;I need to know how enabling this would affect the users experience. <br />
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Will enabling this require them to authenticate&nbsp; each time they open a browser window?<br />
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Thanks for your help.<br />
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I need to configure my firewall/server to grant access to certain websites based on the USER, and the only way I can see to do this is through WebBlocker policies on our WatchGuard firewall. From my research, I understand that to do it I first would have to set up active directory authentication  which is not currently enabled.  I need to know how enabling this would affect the users experience. 

Will enabling this require them to authenticate  each time they open a browser window?

Thanks for your help.



Effects of Enabling Watchguard Active Directory authentication

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

Hardware-based firewalls provide more sophisticated protection for inbound and outbound traffic than the simple Windows software firewall or the basic NAT firewalls found in routers. These devices implement techniques such as stateful packet inspection, deep packet inspection, and content filtering; and may include built-in antivirus and anti-malware protection.