Linksys WRT54GX Access Restrictions Tab Internet Access, To create an Internet Access policy

Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX

The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access

The Internet Access screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as

Internet access, designated services, websites, and inbound traffic during specific days and times.

Internet Access Policy. Access can be managed by a policy. Use the settings on this screen to establish an access policy (after the Save Settings button is clicked). Selecting a policy from the drop-down menu will display that policy’s settings. To delete a policy, select that policy’s number and click the Delete button. To view all the policies, click the Summary button. (Policies can be deleted from the Summary screen by selecting the policy or policies and clicking the Delete button. To return to the Internet Access tab, click the Close button.)

Status. Policies are disabled by default. To enable a policy, select the policy number from the drop-down menu, and click the radio button beside Enable.

You can create a policy to manage Internet access.

To create an Internet Access policy:

1. Select a number from the Internet Access Policy drop-down menu.

Figure 5-24: AAccess Restrictions Tab - Internet Access

2.To enable this policy, click the radio button beside Enable.

3.Enter a Policy Name in the field provided.

4.Click the Edit List button to select which PCs will be affected by the policy. The List of PCs screen will appear. You can select a PC by MAC Address or IP Address. You can also enter a range of IP Addresses if you want this policy to affect a group of PCs. After making your changes, click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Then click the Close button.

Figure 5-25: Internet Policy Summary

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The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access