Restrict Web Features; Use Filter List (Web/News/Ftp/Gopher) - NETGEAR FR314 Reference Manual

Reference Guide for the Model FR314, FR318 and FV318 Cable/DSL Firewall and VPN Routers
Each category and its options are described in the sections that follow.

Restrict Web Features

You can restrict access to the following Web features:
• ActiveX
ActiveX is a programming language that embeds scripts in Web pages. Malicious
programmers use ActiveX to delete files or compromise security. Select the ActiveX check
box to block ActiveX controls.
• Java
Java is used to embed small programs, called applets, in Web pages. It is safer than ActiveX
since it has built-in security mechanisms. Select the Java check box to prevent attacks and
other threats created by Java applets.
• Cookies
Cookies are used by Web servers to track Web usage and remember user identity. Cookies can
also invade users' privacy by tracking Web activities. Select the Cookies check box to disable
cookies.
• Disable Web Proxy
When a proxy server is located on the WAN, LAN users can circumvent content filtering by
pointing to this proxy server. The Disable Web Proxy check box disables access to proxy
servers located on the WAN. It does not block Web proxies located on the LAN.

Use Filter List (Web/News/FTP/Gopher)

You use the options in this category in conjunction with the filter list. You can use these options to
block access to certain types of content, log all access attempts, or both:
• Log and Block Access
The firewall router logs access attempts and blocks access to all sites on the Content Filter,
custom, and keyword lists.
• Log Only
This option lets you monitor inappropriate usage without restricting access. The firewall router
logs and allows access to all sites on the Content Filter, custom, and keyword lists.
• Block all categories
The firewall router uses a Content Filter List to block access to objectional Web sites. The
Content Filter List classifies objectional Web sites based upon input from a wide range of
social, political, and civic organizations.
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