Product guide
Configure the ICAP settings
Configure the server connection for scan requests, file types to scan or exclude, action for threat
items, and log settings.
Task
1
Log on to the system as an administrator.
2
On the Windows taskbar, right-click the McAfee menulet
, then click VirusScan Console.
3
On the VirusScan Console, right-click the ICAP AV Scanner, then select Properties.
4
On the Connections and Server tab, define these options:
• Connection list — Specify the ICAP server configuration and the list of IP addresses for which
connections can be accepted.
• Bind address — Type the IP address of the computer where McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for
Storage is installed.
• Port number — Type the default port number as 1344.
5
On the Scan Items tab, define these options:
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File types to scan
•
Options
•
Heuristics
6
On the Performance tab, define these options:
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Scan time
• AV Scan threads — Specifies the number of anti-virus scan threads. Default = 100 threads.
7
On the Actions tab, define the primary and secondary actions to take when a threat or unwanted
program is found:
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When the threat is found
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When an unwanted program is found section
8
On the Reports tab, define these options:
• Enable activity login and accept the default location for the log file or specify a new location. — Enable the login
activity, and define the log file location as required.
• Limit the size of log file — Enable log file size limitation, then type a value in Maximum log file size (MB).
• From the Log file format drop-down list, select appropriate format.
•
What to log, in addition to scanning activity
9
Click OK to save the configuration.
Static IP address for scanners
Assigning static DHCP leases to all scanners prevents the scanner from inadvertently changing IP
addresses.
Static leases prevent a non-VirusScan Enterprise for Storage device from being assigned an IP address
that is intended for a scanner, which could cause duplicate address issues.
Configuration for standalone systems
Configure the ICAP settings
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