Configuring WFS Acceleration

The WFS Acceleration page provides details on configuring the WFS Acceleration service. There are several different ways to configure WFS Acceleration depending on the user requirements and type of network environment used:

Unsigned SMB

In a network that supports unsigned SMB traffic, the WFS Acceleration service configuration is greatly simplified. The reason for this is unsigned SMB traffic does not have a security layer, so the WXA series appliance can intercept the traffic without joining the domain, eliminating the need to configure custom zones, configuring reverse lookup, and add file shares. Unsigned SMB is enabled by default.

Support SMB Signing

In a network that supports SMB signing, it is required that the WXA series appliance join the domain, because of the presence of a security layer in signed SMB traffic. Although this type of configuration is more complex than unsigned SMB, it offers a more granular configuration of the WFS Acceleration service.

To configure WFS Acceleration, complete the following:

1	Navigate to the WAN Acceleration > WFS Acceleration page.

 

2	Click Enable WFS Acceleration.

3	Unsigned SMB is enabled by default, if your network does not support this, deselect Unsigned SMB.

4	If your network is using SMB Signing, click Support SMB Signing.

The WFS Acceleration Address drop-down displays.

5	Click the WFS Acceleration Address drop-down, then select the appropriate address.

NOTE: Depending on your configuration this address can be an Address Object representing the IP address of the WXA series appliance, the IP address of the WXA series appliance itself, or the IP address of the NSA/TZ series appliance.