Using Firebox as an HTTP proxy server for external clients

bbt

Is it possible to setup a firebox T30 to act as an http proxy for computers that are located in a different location?

Specifically, Client computer in remote location A, connects to Firebox WAN in location B using port 55555, which forwards all http requests back out to WAN/Internet so client A appears to be using client B's IP address?

james.carson

Hi @bbt

The most straightforward way to do this would be to create a zero-routed VPN tunnel to the firewall that has the proxies set up.

The help article here goes over how to do this:
(Define a Route for All Internet-Bound Traffic)
https://www.watchguard.com/help/docs/help-center/en-US/Content/en-US/Fireware/bovpn/manual/vpn_default_route_c.html

I would not recommend leaving the explicit proxy open on your external interface, as other users on the internet may be able to scan, discover, and then use your proxy for their traffic.

Thank you,