Content Filtering in Router Mode 7-1
September 2004 202-10042-01
Chapter 7
Content Filtering in Router Mode
This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged
Wireless Range Extender WGX102 to protect your network. These features are only available if
you are running the WGX102 in Router Mode. See Chapter 4, “Configuring the WGX102 in
Router Mode” for more information on Router Mode configuration.
Content Filtering Overview
The 54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGX102 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.
To configure these features of your range extender, click on the subheadings under the Content
Filtering heading in the main menu of the browser interface. The subheadings are described below:
Blocking Access to Internet Sites
The WGX102 Wall-Plugged Range Extender allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses
and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list.
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.
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