NETGEAR KWGR614 Reference Manual
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Chapter 3
Content Filtering
This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the 54Mbps Wireless Router
Model KWGR614 to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the Content
Filtering heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.

Content Filtering Overview

The 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 provides you with Web content filtering options,
plus browsing activity reporting and instant alerts via e-mail. Parents and network administrators
can establish restricted access policies based on time of day, Web addresses and Web address
keywords. You can also block Internet access by applications and services, such as chat or games.
To configure these features of your router, click on the subheadings under the Content Filtering
heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface at http://www.routerlogin.net. The subheadings
are described below:
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  • Page 1: Content Filtering Overview

    This chapter describes how to use the content filtering features of the 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 to protect your network. These features can be found by clicking on the Content Filtering heading in the Main Menu of the browser interface.
  • Page 2: Blocking Access To Internet Sites

    54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 Reference Manual Blocking Access to Internet Sites The 54Mpbs Wireless Router allows you to restrict access based on Web addresses and Web address keywords. Up to 255 entries are supported in the Keyword list. The Block Sites menu is...
  • Page 3: Blocking Access To Internet Services

    54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 Reference Manual To add a keyword or domain, type it in the Keyword box, click Add Keyword, then click Apply. To delete a keyword or domain, select it from the list, click Delete Keyword, then click Apply.
  • Page 4 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 Reference Manual Services are functions performed by server computers at the request of client computers. For example, Web servers serve Web pages, time servers serve time and date information, and game hosts serve data about other players’ moves. When a computer on your network sends a request for service to a server computer on the Internet, the requested service is identified by a service or port number.
  • Page 5: Configuring A User Defined Service

    54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 Reference Manual Configuring a User Defined Service To define a service, first you must determine which port number or range of numbers is used by the application. The service numbers for many common protocols are defined by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and published in RFC1700, “Assigned Numbers.”...
  • Page 6: Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced

    54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 Reference Manual Scheduling When Blocking Will Be Enforced The 54Mpbs Wireless Router allows you to specify when blocking will be enforced. The Schedule menu is shown below: Figure 3-4 Use this schedule for blocking content. Check this box if you wish to enable a schedule for Content Filtering.
  • Page 7: Viewing Logs Of Web Access Or Attempted Web Access

    54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 Reference Manual Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access The log is a detailed record of what Web sites you have accessed or attempted to access. Up to 128 entries are stored in the log. Log entries will only appear when keyword blocking is enabled, and no log entries will be made for the Trusted User.
  • Page 8 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 Reference Manual Log action buttons are described in Table 3-2. Table 3-2. Log action buttons Field Description Refresh Click this button to refresh the log screen. Clear Log Click this button to clear the log entries.
  • Page 9: Configuring E-Mail Alert And Web Access Log Notifications

    54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 Reference Manual Configuring E-Mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications In order to receive logs and alerts by E-mail, you must provide your E-mail information in the E- Mail menu, shown below: Figure 3-6 •...
  • Page 10 54Mbps Wireless Router Model KWGR614 Reference Manual • Your Outgoing Mail Server—Enter the name of your outgoing (SMTP) mail server (such as mail.myISP.com). You may be able to find this information in the configuration menu of your e-mail program. If you leave this box blank, log and alert messages will not be sent via e-mail.

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