5 Security
5.1 URL Filter
To better control LAN PCs, you can use the URL filter functionality to allow or
disallow such PCs to access certain websites within a specified time range.
1. Filter Mode: Select a proper filter mode, say, Forbid Only.
2. Access Policy: Select an access policy number, say, 1, from the drop-down
list.
3. Policy Name: Briefly describe the current rule, say, baidu, (It can only consist
of numbers, letters, or underscore).
4. Start IP/End IP: Enter the same IP address or 2 different IP addresses in both
boxes to specify a single PC or a range of PCs for the current rule to apply to.
5. URL Character String: Enter the domain name you wish to filter out, say,
baidu.
6. Time: Specify a time period for a current rule to take effect. If the field is set
to 0:00-0:00, the rule will be applied 24hrs/day.
7. Day(s): Select a day or several days for a current rule to take effect. If
Sun-Sat is selected, the rule will apply 7days/week.
8. Enable: Check/uncheck to enable/disable the feature.
9. OK: Click to activate your settings.
Example:
If you want to disallow all computers on your LAN to access youtube.com from
8 00 to 18 00 during working days: Monday- Friday, then do as follows:
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