RE: [squid-users] squid <-> trend micro viruswall

> In my company, we use in our DMZ squid and the product
> trendmicro viruswall

> The proxy squid listening on port 3128 and viruswall
> listening 3128 for HTTP traffic and port 21 for FTP
> traffic.

> HTTP request <->squid 3128 <-> 3128 viruswall <-> Internet
> FTP request <-> 21 viruswall <-> Internet

> But traffic ftp crosses only by viruswall on port 21.
> Thus with this system I loses the benefit of the cache.

> goal :
> I would wish to say to squid to use port 3128 for the HTTP
> traffic and port 21 for ftp traffic.

Squid is not an FTP proxy. Most browsers will tunnel FTP over HTTP;
Squid supports this. Just make sure your browsers are set to use Squid
for FTP.

If you are referring to standalone FTP clients, you'll need a true FTP
proxy. frox is generally recommended on this list for this purpose.

Adam
Received on Wed Nov 05 2003 - 08:18:03 MST