HTTP proxy authentication

HTTP proxy authentication guide

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User authentication on the HTTP proxy

In addition to the transparent mode of the HTTP proxy, it is also possible that users must authenticate in advance for Internet use. This authentication can be performed either using the user management of the UTM or an authentication server such as Active Directory, LDAP or Radius.

To use authentication on the HTTP proxy, it is necessary to enter the proxy in the browser and make changes to the packet filter settings.

Proxy setting in the browser

Proxy configuration in the browser

In the connection settings of the used browser, the IP address of the corresponding interface of the UTM can be entered under Manual proxy configuration

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In addition, the port must be entered, which is set in the UTM under Applications HTTP Proxy . When the UTM is delivered, this is port 8080.

In order for web pages accessed via HTTPS to be routed through the proxy as well, the function use this proxy server for all protocols must be enabled.

Packet filter settings

The UTM is shipped with a packet filter rule set to allow access from the internal network to the Internet with all services (any).

Since users might get the idea to change the browser's proxy settings to bypass authentication, this rule should be disabled or an appropriate service group should be created instead of any for this rule.

#	Quelle	Target	Service	NAT	Action	Active
	internal-network	internet	any	HN	Accept	Off
	internal-network	internal-interface	proxy		Accept	On

More information on the packet filter rules can be found here.

Authentication via the user management of the UTM

Create proxy user group
First of all, a user group is needed. To do this, click on Authentication Users Area Groups Button Add Group.			Add group UTMuser@firewall.name.fqdnAuthenticationUser
Group name:	Proxy-Group	Choose a unique name No blank space may be used.
HTTP-Proxy:	On	Enable HTTP proxy function
Save and close		Saves the settings and closes the dialog
If different proxy users are to be treated differently later, then additional groups can be created.

Create user
Next, under Authentication Users Area Add User Button + must be clicked.			Add user UTMuser@firewall.name.fqdnAuthenticationUser Edit group and enable HTTP proxy
Login name:	User1	Assign login name
Password:		Assign a secure password
Confirm password:		Re-enter password
Groups:	» ✕Proxy-Group	Select pre-set group
Save and close		Saves the settings and closes the dialog
This process must be repeated for each user that is to be created. More information about user management can be found here.

Enable authentication in HTTP proxy
Authentication in the HTTP proxy can be enabled under Applications HTTP Proxy Area General.			HTTP Proxy UTMuser@firewall.name.fqdnApplications Authentication method "Basic"
Authentication method:	Basic	Select method in drop-down menu
Save		Saves the settings

If now a browser (prepared as above) is started, an authentication prompt appears before the first web page that is called is displayed.			Authentication prompt

Authentication with Active Directory

First of all, it must be ensured that the UTM also finds the domain. Under Network Appliance Settings the localhost IP address can be entered in the section DNS Server.			Appliance Settings UTMuser@firewall.name.fqdn Enter localhost IP address
Primary name server:	127.0.0.1	Enter localhost IP address
Save		Saves the settings

Then → Applications →NameserverTab Zones Button Add Relay Zone must be called to create a new relay zone with the local domain and the IP address of the domain controller.			Add Relay Zone UTMuser@firewall.name.fqdnAdd Relay ZoneNameserver Add Relay Zone
Zone name:	securepoint.local	Select zone name
Type:	Realy	Select "Relay" type
+ Add server		Enter IP address and select port. Then Save and close
Save and close		Saves the settings and closes the dialog

Connecting UTM to Active Directory
To be able to connect the UTM to the Active Directory, the Authentication AD/LDAP Authentication button must be clicked under Wizard. Afterwards the four steps of the assistant must run through.

Step 1: Directory type
Directory type:	AD - Active Directory	Select the Active Directory	AD/LDAP Authentication Wizard UTMuser@firewall.name.fqdnAuthenticationAD/LDAP Authentication AD/LDAP Authentication Wizard Step 1
Next		Continue to step 2

Step 2: Settings			AD/LDAP Authentication Wizard Step 2
IP or Hostname:	» ✕Idap.example.com	Choose name
Domain:	securepoint.local	Register domain
Workgroup:	securepoint	Preset
Appliance Account:	UTM	Preset
Next		Continue to step 3

Step 3: Nameserver			AD/LDAP Authentication Wizard Step 3
If this step has already been done, then the IP address is already preset. If not, the IP address can be entered via + Add Server.
Next		Continue to step 4

Step 4: Join			AD/LDAP Authentication Wizard Step 4
Administrator name:	Administrator	Choose name
Password:		Assign a secure password
Done		Completes the process

If everything worked correctly, the Connection status: now shows a green circle.			AD/LDAP Authentication UTMuser@firewall.name.fqdnAuthentication Wizard AD/LDAP Authentication Completed

Create proxy user group for Active Directory
First of all, a user group is needed. To do this, click on Authentication Users Area Groups Button Add Group.			Add group UTMuser@firewall.name.fqdnAuthenticationUser }}
Group name:	Proxy-Group	Choose a unique name No blank space may be used.
HTTP-Proxy:	On	Enable HTTP proxy function
Save and close		Saves the settings and closes the dialog
If different proxy users are to be treated differently later, then additional groups can be created.

Enable authentication in HTTP proxy for Active Directory
In order to enable authentication on the proxy, the authentication method must be set to NTLM/Kerberos under → Applications →HTTP ProxyTab General.			HTTP Proxy UTMuser@firewall.name.fqdnApplications HTTP-Proxy Log Authentication method NTLM/Kerberos
Authentication method:	NTLM/Kerberos	Select method in drop-down menu
Save		Saves the settings
The NTLM authentication method has the advantage that the proxy no longer asks for the username and password when the web browser is opened. In this case, authentication is already performed when the operating system is started with the login to the domain.