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Content Filtering

14.1 Overview

This chapter provides a brief overview of content filtering using the embedded web GUI.

Internet content filtering allows you to create and enforce Internet access policies tailored to your needs. Content filtering is the ability to block certain web features or specific URL keywords.

14.2 What You Can Do

Use the Filter (Section 14.4 on page 140) screen to restrict web features, add keywords for blocking and designate a trusted computer.

14.3 What You Need To Know

Content filtering allows you to block certain web features, such as cookies, and/or block access to specific web sites. For example, you can configure one policy that blocks John Doe’s access to arts and entertainment web pages.

14.3.1 Content Filtering Profiles

A content filtering profile conveniently stores your custom settings for the following features.

Restrict Web Features

The NBG-417N can disable web proxies and block web features such as ActiveX controls, Java applets and cookies.

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