> Source: [sk181886](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181886)

# sk181886 - Connections go through the Medium Path (PSL) regardless of the blades used

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk181886 |
| Date Created | 2024-01-15 |
| Last Modified | 2025-05-19 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Security Gateway, Scalable Platforms |
| Versions | R81.20, R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS), R81.20, R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS) |

## Symptoms

- Connections go through the Medium Path (PSL).

**Note**: The Anti-Malware / Threat Prevention Policy is installed on the Security Gateway.

## Cause

The Threat Prevention policy remained installed even though the blade objects were disabled through SmartConsole.

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## Solution

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