NETGEAR WGU624 User Manual

Content Filtering 5-1
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Chapter 5
Content Filtering
This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the Double 108 Mbps Wireless
Firewall Router WGU624 to protect your network. These features can be found by under the
Content Filtering heading in the main menu of the browser interface.
The Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router WGU624 provides you with Web content
filtering options, plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and
network administrators can establish restricted access policies based on time-of-day, Web
addresses and Web address keywords. You can also block Internet access by applications and
services, such as chat or games.
Blocking Access to Internet Sites
The WGU624 wireless router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web
address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list.
To block access to Internet Sites, select Block Sites under the Content Filtering heading in the
main menu of the Web browser interface.
Keyword application examples:
• If the keyword "XXX" is specified, the URL <http://www.badstuff.com/xxx.html> is blocked.
• If the keyword “.com” is specified, only Web sites with other domain suffixes (such as .edu or
.gov) can be viewed.
• If you want to block all Internet browsing access during a scheduled period, enter the keyword
“.” and set the schedule in the Schedule menu.

NETGEAR WGU624 Specifications

Power

power adapter voltage	5V
power adapter current	2.8 A

Networking and Connectivity

network standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11a
ports	Five10/100 (1 Internet, & 4 LAN) ports
operating frequencies	2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	6.9 x 1.1 x 4.7 in (175.3 x 27.94 x 119.4 mm)
weight	.7 lbs (.3 kg)
max range (indoor)	400 ft