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Audience: IT Administrators


Prerequisites

Before beginning deployment:

  1. Complete the Pre-Deployment Tasks setup process.
  2. Remove any existing web filtering software that may conflict with Deledao.
  3. Remove any filtering certificates from previous filtering solutions.
  4. Allow browser pop-ups during installation and configuration.

Safari Pop-Up Settings

For Safari:

Safari 14 and Earlier

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Select Preferences.
  3. Open the Security tab.
  4. Uncheck Block Pop-Up Windows.

Safari 15 and Later

  1. Open Safari.
  2. Select Preferences.
  3. Open the Websites tab.
  4. Change When Visiting Other Websites to Allow.

Apple Silicon (M-Series) Macs

If the Mac uses an Apple Silicon processor (M1, M2, M3, or newer), Rosetta must be installed before continuing.


  1. Open Terminal and run: sudo /usr/sbin/softwareupdate --install-rosetta
  2. Follow the prompts to complete the Rosetta installation.

Step 1: Install the Deledao Proxy

The Deledao Proxy must be installed before filtering can be enabled.


Obtain the Installer

  1. Email support@deledao.com.
  2. Request the latest Mac Proxy installer.
  3. Provide your District or School name.
  4. Deledao Support will provide the appropriate installation package after verification.

Install the Proxy

  1. Download the file provided by Deledao Support.
  2. Launch the installer.
  3. Follow the installation prompts.
  4. Complete the installation.

Step 2: Configure the PAC File

After installing the proxy, configure the Mac to use Deledao's PAC file.


Obtain the PAC File URL

  1. Log in to the Deledao Admin Console.
  2. Navigate to Deployment > Windows and Mac.
  3. Copy the PAC file URL.

Configure Proxy Settings

On the Mac device:

  1. Open System Settings.
  2. Select Network.
  3. Choose the active network connection.
  4. Click Advanced.
  5. Select Proxies.
  6. Enable Auto Proxy Configuration.
  7. Paste the Deledao PAC File URL into the URL field.
  8. Save the changes.

Verify the Installation

After completing the proxy configuration:

  1. Open a web browser.
  2. Browse to a website.
  3. If prompted, complete any required authentication steps.
  4. Click the lock icon in the browser address bar to verify the certificate is installed and functioning properly.

Troubleshooting

Installation Does Not Complete

Verify that:

  • Other filtering software has been removed.
  • Previous filtering certificates have been removed.
  • Rosetta is installed on Apple Silicon devices.
  • Pop-up blocking has been disabled during setup.

PAC File Does Not Apply

Verify that:

  • The PAC URL was copied from the Admin Console.
  • Auto Proxy Configuration is enabled.
  • The URL was entered correctly with no extra spaces.

Filtering Does Not Work

Confirm:

  • The proxy software is installed.
  • The PAC file URL is configured correctly.
  • The device has internet access.
  • The Admin Console deployment settings have been completed. 


Best Practices

  • Remove legacy filtering products before deployment.
  • Use this deployment method for individually managed devices only.
  • For large-scale Mac deployments, consider using an MDM solution to automate installation and configuration.
  • Verify filtering functionality immediately after deployment by testing access to websites that are expected to be blocked by your filtering policies.


This deployment method provides a simple way to enable Deledao filtering on standalone Mac devices without requiring centralized device management.


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