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  • Page 1 User Manual Avira WebProtector Control who can access the Internet...
  • Page 3 Avira GmbH D-88069 Tettnang, Lindauer Str. 21 Copyright © 2006 Avira GmbH This manual was created with great care. However, errors in form and content cannot be excluded. All rights reserved. The reproduction of this publication or parts thereof in any form is prohibited without previous written consent from Avira GmbH.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Prerequisites for installation...................9 4.1.2 Installation .......................9 Uninstallation ........................11 Configuration....................... 12 Internet Filter ........................13 Users.............................16 Options ..........................22 Logfiles..........................23 Subscription.........................25 Exit ............................26 Categories......................27 Category details ........................29 Service ......................... 35 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)..................35 Service hotline ........................39 Online shop..........................39 Avira GmbH Avira WebProtector...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Windows PC with an Internet connection. A comprehensive rules management system enables user configuration and user-specific filter settings. We have included all useful information on Avira WebProtector in this manual and you will be guided step by step through the installation, configuration and operation of the software.

  • Page 7: Symbols, Emphases And Terms

    Appears before a step that you carry out. Appears before a result that follows the preceding action. Appears before a note with especially important information or a tip that makes it easier to understand and use the Avira WebProtector. The following emphases are used: Emphasis Explanation File name or path.

  • Page 8: Product Information

    German and European Internet content. This has the advantage for users that the filtering efficiency is not limited right from the start. Avira WebProtector is easy to install. It supports all conventional browsers and does not depend on dial-up.

  • Page 9: Functionality

    Avira WebProtector software is saved on your local computer. Thus you can create users, filter sets and a schedule according to your requirements. Avira WebProtector is active after the software is installed. (1) The user logs on to the Internet and types a URL (for example http://www.avira.com). The basic URL information, without providing any user-specific data, is communicated to the (2) central URL database and the host category is transmitted to the Avira WebProtector.

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    Licensing information Using the license key (Ticket) you activate your Avira WebProtector license. You will receive the license file from Avira GmbH via email. The license file contains the license to activate Avira WebProtector that you requested in an order.

  • Page 11: Installation And Deinstallation

    Otherwise, users could change the boot settings and start the computer unprotected with a boot floppy disk or CD/DVD. Once the prerequisites are fulfilled, you can install Avira WebProtector on your computer. Perform the following steps: Start the installation by double-clicking the file webprotector.exe.
  • Page 12 The setup program asks whether you want to start Avira WebProtector. Activate the option and click on Finish. After the first installation: After the first installation, when you open Avira WebProtector, you are prompted to set an administrator password. Please keep the password safe from third-party access. The chosen password empowers you as the only administrator of Avira WebProtector.

  • Page 13: Uninstallation

    Restart your computer if the program asks you to. Uninstallation This is how you can uninstall Avira WebProtector (for example, on Windows XP): Correct uninstallation is only possible as Administrator! Open the Control Panel in the Windows Start menu.

  • Page 14: Configuration

    Chapter: Options The logfile saves all attempts to access blocked websites. • see Chapter: Logfiles Management of the license key (a so-called ticket) is very easy in Avira WebProtector. • see Chapter: Subscription Closing the Avira WebProtector administration interface.

  • Page 15: Internet Filter

    Configuration Internet Filter Avira WebProtector works on the basis of the largest URL database. This filtering list is updated daily with the most recent methods of website analysis. The classification of websites contains 62 categories and it currently supports text analysis on contents in eleven languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Czech, Polish, Swedish, Dutch and Greek.
  • Page 16 Write a short description of this filter set in the field Description. In the example, "No pornography and no criminal activity" was entered. Select the required categories in the Categories field. We selected Pornography/Nudity and Criminal Activities. Avira WebProtector Avira GmbH...
  • Page 17 Configuration Click on Save. The filter set is saved. - OR - Click on Cancel. Your settings are canceled. Create any number of filter sets according to your requirements. Avira GmbH Avira WebProtector...

  • Page 18: Users

    *. The user needs to provide the User Name and Password to log on. Communicate the User Name and Password to the user. The administrator may change or reset the users' passwords at any time. Avira WebProtector Avira GmbH...
  • Page 19 5 p.m. From Saturday 4 a.m. until Sunday 10 p.m., the Standard filter is activated. In the remaining time, the Default filter applies. The time information does not depend on your computer settings. Together with the URL information, Avira WebProtector supplies the current date and time. Avira GmbH...
  • Page 20 Configuration Click on Next. The White List tab opens. The White List contains a list of the URLs to which Avira WebProtector enables permanent access for these users. Therefore, you should check these entries carefully. You can easily add entire websites using the * wildcard.
  • Page 21 Configuration Click on Next. The Black List tab opens. The Black List contains a list of URLs to which Avira WebProtector permanently denies access of specified users. You can easily add entire websites using the * wildcard. Apart from websites, the Black List may block file downloads. All file extensions are checked.
  • Page 22 In the Application Blocker tab, you can specify the names of files or programs that the user will not be allowed to open or execute. Only files located in the installation directory of Avira WebProtector can be protected. Avira WebProtector...
  • Page 23 While surfing, you can add URLs to the White List or Black List quickly and easily with a single click by selecting them from the Surfing history. When working with Avira WebProtector, you have to pay attention to the active user. To log on, right-click the tray icon .

  • Page 24: Options

    The entry format is xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:yyyy, where the x- string is the TCP/IP address and the y-string is the port used. If a proxy server is configured for the Internet browser during installation of Avira WebProtector, this is automatically adopted.

  • Page 25: Logfiles

    URLs, including all automatic requests within the time schedule you have set. To display the logfile, select the time interval. After selecting the date in the To field, the log appears. You can delete the entire logfile by clicking on Clear Logfile. Avira GmbH Avira WebProtector...
  • Page 26 The current URL, including its sub-pages, will be added to the corresponding list and from then on they will be blocked or allowed respectively. This option corresponds to manual entries, such as www.avira.com/*. – Add only this URL to the White or Black List Only the current page is entered.

  • Page 27: Subscription

    Subscription Use of Avira WebProtector requires a valid license key (a so-called ticket). In the 30 day demo mode, when you first use Avira WebProtector you receive a license key (a so-called ticket) from Avira by email. This occurs automatically on your first attempt to open a website after installation.

  • Page 28: Exit

    The license key is displayed. • Expires Shows the expiration date of your ticket. The expiration date appears after you access the first website in your browser with Avira WebProtector active. • Days Shows the remaining time until the ticket expires, in days.

  • Page 29: Categories

    Categories Categories Avira WebProtector offers classification options into 62 predefined categories. You can find details about each content category in Chapter Content. Drugs • Illegal Drugs • Alcohol • Tobacco • Self-help / Addiction Ordering • Shopping • Auctions/ Classified Ads Extreme •...
  • Page 30 • Abortion Pornography / Nudity • Pornography • Erotic / Sex • Swimwear / Lingerie Personal Homepages Spam • Spam URLs • Phishing URLs Games / Gambling • Gambling / Lottery • Computer Games • Toys Avira WebProtector Avira GmbH...

  • Page 31: Category Details

    This category contains online and offline auctions, auctioneers as well as online/offline advertisements. Extreme • Violence / Extreme Although the included sites are classified in other categories, they also merit the "Extreme" classification. These include bestiality (Pornography), pedophilia (Pornography, Illegal Activities) and extreme violence. Avira GmbH Avira WebProtector...
  • Page 32 • Sects This category contains sites of sects, cults, psychological groups, occultism, satanism etc. Here all the religious communities are classified that are not included in the category Religion. Avira WebProtector Avira GmbH...
  • Page 33 This category includes manufacturers of hardware for information technology, measurement and control technology. It also includes software suppliers and distributors of software and hardware. • Communication Services This category includes webhosters, as well as Internet or other digital broadband service providers. Avira GmbH Avira WebProtector...
  • Page 34 (Cities / Regions / Countries). • Fashion / Cosmetics / Jewelry This category contains sites from the area of fashion (clothing etc.), cosmetics, jewelry, perfume, models and modeling agencies. Avira WebProtector Avira GmbH...
  • Page 35 Pages with commercial content are classified in other categories, without blocking entire domains. Spam • SPAM URLs This category contains Internet sites used in SPAM emails. • Phising URLs This category contains Internet sites used in phishing emails. Avira GmbH Avira WebProtector...
  • Page 36 Weapons / Military This category includes sites about firearms, hira shuriken (throwing blades), knives (not household or pocket knives), air guns, toy guns, explosives, ammunition, tear gas weapons, military weapons (tanks, cannons, ...), hunting weapons etc. Avira WebProtector Avira GmbH...

  • Page 37: Service

    Windows systems. Therefore, it only describes the most useful information. Does your tray icon look like this? In some circumstances, Avira WebProtector service may not be able to establish communication with the filter servers. In this case, you have to stop and restart the service manually.
  • Page 38 Service Avira WebProtector does not run with my proxy! Avira WebProtector is a single workstation system. If there is a proxy installed on your computer, it cannot be used. Error message: The connection to all subscription servers failed. Please check your proxy settings. Note that the communication service runs under the "System"...
  • Page 39 24 hours. A demo ticket has already been The free use of Avira WebProtector is assigned for this computer. available only for a limited period. In You are only entitled to one order to continue using Avira free demo ticket per computer.
  • Page 40 You require a valid license key (a so- tickets is activated. Ask your called ticket) administrator to activate a If you use Avira WebProtector in ticket for your computer in the demo mode, either your testing Control Panel. period has expired or a demo ticket has already been used on the computer.

  • Page 41: Service Hotline

    Online shop Would you like to purchase our products conveniently at the click of a button? In the online shop of Avira GmbH, you can purchase, prolong and extend licenses quickly and securely under http://www.avira.de/en/onlineshop. The online shop guides you through the ordering menu step by step.
  • Page 42 Avira GmbH Lindauer Str. 21 D-88069 Tettnang Telephone: +49 (0) 7542-500 0 Fax: +49 (0) 7542-525 10 Email: info@avira.com Internet: http://www.avira.com All rights reserved. Subject to change. © Avira GmbH...

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