
Barracuda Web Filter Release 3.3
44 Chapter 3: Configuring, Monitoring, and Managing the Barracuda Web Filter
Figure 3.3: Indicator Lights
Table 3.2 describes each indicator light.
Viewing the traffic log
The BASIC > Log page displays a list of system logs for your Barracuda Web Filter. On a regular basis
you should view the Log page to monitor the Web and spyware traffic (both HTTP and non-HTTP)
passing through your Barracuda Web Filter. Use this page to view the following information about
each entry in this log:
• Date and time the Barracuda Web Filter processed the request.
• IP address of the client that originated the request.
• IP address of the requested Web site or application
• Type of file contained in the request, as designated by the HTTP header. For a list of common
MIME types, see the help page for the MIME Type Blocking feature.
• The user name or group that sent the request.
• The action taken by the Barracuda Web Filter.
• The reason the Barracuda Web Filter performed the action.
• Detailed information about the actions.
• Number of bytes of data processed for this request.
Table 3.2: Description of the Indicator Lights
Light Color Description
Spyware Access Red Blinks when the Barracuda Web Filter blocks
installed spyware from accessing external sites.
Spyware Download Yellow Blinks when the Barracuda Web Filter blocks a
spyware application from being downloaded.
Traffic Green Blinks when the Barracuda Web Filter processes
traffic.
Disk Green Blinks during disk activity.
Power Green Displays a solid green light when the system is
powered on.
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