3Com OfficeConnect 3C16771 - Restricting the Web Features Available

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Filter Settings Window

Content Filtering only applies to nodes on the LAN Port.

Select the options in the

Settings

window, described below,

to tailor the content filtering to meet the needs of the

organization.

Restricting the Web Features Available

The following is a list of the web features that you can

choose to allow access to.

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ActiveX

ActiveX is a programming language that is used to

embed small programs in Web pages. It is generally

considered an insecure protocol to allow into a network

since it is possible for malicious programmers to write

controls that can delete files, compromise security, or

cause other damage.

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Java

Java is also used to embed small programs, also called

applets, in Web pages. It is generally considered safer

than ActiveX since it has more thorough safety

mechanisms. However, some administrators may