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How to Test Web Sites for Blocking
You can test specific Web sites to see if the URL has been blocked (use Get URL Category to
perform this test) or submit a site to be blocked or unblocked by the SurfControl software, which
sets up the categories stored in this software.
How to Test the Filtering
Type a URL in the http:// box and click the Go button. This will test the URL to see if it is allowed or
blocked.
Note: You can also test a site through your browser by entering a Web address that you feel
should be blocked by the filter through one of the categories you had chosen or a category
preset by the URL software. For instance, if you selected the Finance and Investment
category to be filtered, try to access www.etrade.com. This site should be blocked. A message
displays under the URL address stating the status of this Web site.
Important:
cache is emptied in the browser.
Establishing Filtering Rules for Networks and Hosts
Return to the Proxy > HTTP Proxy screen by clicking the Back button on the Proxy > HTTP Proxy
> URL Categorization screen.
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Click the Edit button for Networks / Hosts to bypass URL Filtering. The Networks /
Hosts to bypass URL Filtering screen displays. You can use this screen to allow or block
Web sites from Networks / Hosts.
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Click the Add button to move a network/host name into the Network/Hosts to Bypass
URL Filtering box.
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If you decide you do not want one or more of the networks/hosts bypassing the filter, select
the name and click the Delete button. The name moves back into the Available
Networks/Host box.
Submitting a Site to SurfControl for Reconsideration
Filter categories are setup and controlled by the SurfControl software that is built into your
RouteFinder. There may be a category you would like to see added or deleted. The User Guide
provides instructions for these requests.
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The sites listed in the Favorites box of the browser will not be blocked unless the
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