Configuring the Web Cache

The Web Cache feature stores copies of Web pages passing through the network that are frequently and recently requested. So when a user requests one of these Web pages, it is retrieved from the local Web cache instead of the Internet, saving bandwidth and response time.

Consider the following when configuring the Web Cache service:

•	When Web Cache is enabled, the Web Proxy fields are automatically populated in the Network > Web Proxy page in the SonicOS management interface.

•	There is no need to configure the HTTP clients with proxy settings because the NGFW transparently redirects standard HTTP connections onto the proxy.

•	When the Web Cache is enabled, the NGFW disables redirection of HTTP connections to the WXA series appliance if it becomes unavailable.

•	The Web Cache service is not available in WXA 500 Live CD Memory Mode.

To enable the Web Cache, complete the following:

1	Navigate to the WAN Acceleration > Web Cache page.

 

2	Click Enable Web Cache.

3	Click Update.