ZyXEL Communications HS100/HS100W manual Chapter Parental Control, Parental Control Overview

HomeSafe User’s Guide

Chapter 12

Parental Control

This chapter gives some background information on parental control and explains how to get started with the HomeSafe parental control.

12.1 Parental Control Overview

Parental Control lets a parent (LAN administrator) control a child’s (LAN user) Internet access privileges by blocking services that you specify. The parent can create a login name and password for each person (user) on the network. Each person must log into the system before they can gain access to the Internet.

12.2 Parental Control Logins

Initial Configuration

1.For initial configuration, the HomeSafe directs the browser to the HomeSafe Welcome page.

2.On completion of the initial configuration you can enter the Main Menu HomeSafe configuration screen or set up your computer to access the Internet. A password is required for both.

Child (User) log in

Once the initial configuration is complete, a computer on the network cannot gain Internet access without first logging into the HomeSafe.

1.When you attempt to access a website, you are directed to the HomeSafe’s User Login page.

Figure 12-1 HomeSafe Network User Login

2.After you enter your login name and password the device checks the access profile and begins enforcing the access control restriction as defined by the administrator. The access privileges remain in force until you log out.

3.After a successful login, your web browser displays a window that shows the remaining budget time and a logout button.

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