Explicit Proxy for mobile devices
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Hello,
I am using pfsense 2.2.6 with squid in transparent mode with SSL bumping. Off late I am experiencing trouble in accessing few of https sites. Certificates are installed in all the devices including mobiles.
After going through the forum… I am planning to shift to explicit mode of squid proxy.
I have few queries :
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Will I be able to block sites like facebook, youtube in desktops as well as MOBILES ( they have apps installed)
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Can I install the wpad file in windows server 2003/2008 so that it is automatically detected by desktops and mobiles.
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Will I have trouble accessing Play store or App store or itunes in mobiles.
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Sometime back when I was testing explicit mode I was not able to update Microsoft security essentials as microsoft.com blocks download behind a proxy. How to I overcome this.
Thank you,
Ashima -
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1. Yes, with the help of squidguard.
2. Yes, but make sure you run IIS in HTTP mode, not HTTPS. WPAD directions for pfSense.
3. Not that I am aware of.
4. Never had this happen to me, but in squid's config options you need to check Disable VIA Header and set the X-Forwarded Header Mode to delete. Without these changes, you are literally announcing to the world that you are proxied.
