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could place security concern to your PCs on the LAN side. You have
to balance your needs on those applications and security. The default is
unselected.
• Java: Java is a programming language for websites. If you
deny Java, you run the risk of not having access to Internet
sites created using this programming language.
• Cookies: A cookie is data stored on your PC and used by
Internet sites when you interact with them, so you may not
want to deny cookies.
• ActiveX: ActiveX is a Microsoft (Internet Explorer) pro-
gramming language for websites. If you deny ActiveX, you
run the risk of not having access to Internet sites using this
programming language. Also, Windows Update uses
ActiveX, so if this is blocked, Windows update will not work.
• Access to Proxy HTTP Server: If local users have access to
WAN proxy servers, they may be able to circumvent the
Router's content filters and access Internet sites blocked by
the Router. Denying Proxy will block access to any WAN
proxy servers.