Transparent Mode Skiplist Questions

Question

I'm working with an SG330 running UTM 9.405-5 
 Web Protection>Filtering Options>Misc Tab>Transparent Mode Skiplist 
 I have created two group definitions: 
 SOURCE-SKIP-PROXY > added to Skip Transparent Mode Source Hosts/Nets 
 DEST-SKIP-PROXY > added to Skip Transparent Mode Destination Hosts/Nets 
 Questions: 
 1. When I use Web Protection>Policy Helpdesk>Policy Test, does it consider the Skiplist? it does not seem to do so. 
 2. Do I also require Firewall Rules to permit packets for the Hosts/Nets defined in the Transparent Mode Skiplist? 
 
 Thank you!

Michael Dunn · Accepted Answer

1) No it does not. 
 2) No you do not. 
 
 Normally when you turn on the Web Filter it creates a hidden firewall rule that says any incoming packet on port 80 should be redirected to the web proxy. The web proxy then handles it. 
 When you do a skiplist it puts another hidden firewall rule above that which says for this given src/dst if there is an incoming packet on port 80 just let it through.