Configuring the Advanced Settings

You have the following setting options for Access Control:

Access Rules

You can limit access to the Internet for all or for certain clients in your local network. You can assign a Schedule rule to each access rule and allow or block access to URLs and services.

ìClick on Edit to create an access rule.

ìSelect the Access rule type from the list:

Apply to all clients: The rule applies to all PCs in your network.

Specify IP address range: You select the PCs to which the rule is to apply by entering an IP address block.

Specify IP address or Specify MAC address: The rule applies to a PC you select via the IP address or MAC address.

ìSelect a Schedule rule: The default setting is Always. You can create more Schedule Rules in the Access Control field (see page 59).

ìEnter a name for the Comment of the access rule.

ìEnter a name for the access rule in the Comment field.

ìDefine the Access level.

You can apply Deny access to the Internet, Allow web browsing with URL filter, Allow web browsing or make user-defined settings.

If you select the option Allow web browsing with URL filter, you must define the URL filter (see page 59).

If you select Custom, you have the following options:

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