In the Block List, specify text that will block access to any URL containing that text. For example, if access to websites containing references to “widgets” is a violation, entering that text will block any URL containing “widgets” including http://www.widgets.example.com or www.test.com/widgets/index.html.
Warning
This list only refers to the URL; it will not search and block on content.
The Allow List also enables access to URLs containing the specified text.
Filtering levels and reporting
The SnapGear Content Filtering screen allows you to select filtering levels based on green, yellow, and red color codes. You can select from some commonly blocked content and set the filtering levels according to your requirements.
Reporting contains the following filtering levels:
Filtering Level | Description |
Green (Allowed) | Access to content is allowed. If reporting is active, report the |
| access. |
Yellow (Violation) | Access to content is allowed. If reporting is active, log the |
| access as a violation of the site policy. |
Red (Blocked) | Access to content is blocked. Show the error page to the user. If |
| reporting is active, log the access as a violation. |
An activity report is available by ticking the Enable Reports box.
Warning
The correct time/date must be set on your SnapGear appliance for Reporting to work. The most effective way to do this is by using a time server.
The filtering and reporting can only be activated after visiting the Registration page.
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