Does the appliance route or switch traffic?

The Mi5 Webgate appliance functions as a Transparent Bridge, in Inline mode. It does not route traffic. Other network devices are unaware of its existence in the network. In Port/Span Tap mode the appliance uses the Management port for communication and the Monitor port to listen to traffic promiscuously.

Where is the best location to install a Mi5 Appliance in a network?

The Mi5 Webgate appliance's ideal location for installation is as close to the enterprise network boundary, where Internet access is located. Place the Mi5 appliance directly inside your network Firewall.

What network deployment modes are available?

The Mi5 Webgate appliance can function in either in Tap/Span or Inline mode. We suggest for new deployments that want first to get familiar with the appliance, to place it in Tap/Span port monitoring mode.