This help section describes the Network Settings available under in the navigation.
Many tests in ORF (e.g. the DNS Blacklist test) rely on DNS information. Having reliable and fast access to DNS resolvers is essential for ORF to function properly. To manage the DNS settings, select the page in the left-side navigation pane of the Administration Tool, and click the DNS Settings button.
For additional details on DNS resolvers and their various use cases, refer to the DNS topic.
We do not recommend using ISP DNS servers or third-party DNS resolution services, such as OpenDNS or Google Public DNS. These servers aggregate traffic from many sources and may get banned for exceeding the free traffic limitations imposed by many DNS Blacklists and SURBLs, resulting in diminished spam filtering performance in ORF.
Whether managing ORF installations remotely or updating filtering definitons, correct HTTP proxy settings are crucial. These settings ensure smooth processes like updating filter definitions, connecting to remote servers for configurations, or managing ORF installations remotely. To configure HTTP proxy settings, navigate to the page in the left-side navigation pane of the Administration Tool, and click the Proxy Settings button.
For more details on proxy configuration, refer to the Proxy Settings topic.