Activating Anti-Spam

After you have registered Anti-Spam, activate it to start your appliance-level protection from spam, phishing, and virus messages.

To activate Anti-Spam

1. Navigate to POLICY | Anti-Spam > Settings.

2. In the Global Settings tab, click Enable Anti-Spam Service to activate the Anti-Spam feature. A message displays describing the effects of enabling the Anti-Spam Service and requesting agreement to proceed.

   Enabling the SonicWall Anti-Spam Service will:

   • Disable RBL Filter and override its settings. The SonicWall GRID System provides enhanced IP reputation checks.
   • Enable GAV (if separately licensed and not yet enabled)
   • Create and activate system-generated NAT policies and firewall access rules.
   • Deactivate custom user NAT and rule policies for an existing mail server.

   By Clicking the Proceed in the confirmation alert, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the agreement located at this link: EULA. By clicking Proceed in the confirmation alert, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the agreement located at this link: EULA.

3. To proceed, click Proceed. Another message about the mail server to be used displays.
4. Click Next. A dialog requesting information about the server displays. The dialog’s settings are populated with information taken from the system.
5. Optionally, change the information.
6. Click Next. A message displays explaining what is created during the installation.
7. Click Confirm.

When the Anti-Spam application is installed, you can:

• Download and install the Junk Box; see Installing the Junk Store
• Configure the email threat categories; see Configuring Email Threat Categories.