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To allow access to a Web site that is blocked by the Content Filter List, click Add, and enter the host
name, such as "www.ok-site.com", into the Allowed Domains fields. 256 entries can be added to the
Allowed Domains list.
To block a Web site that is not blocked by the Content Filter Service, click Add, and enter the host name,
such as "www.bad-site.com" into the Forbidden Domains field. 256 entries can be added to the
Forbidden Domains list.
Alert!
Do not include the prefix "http://" in either the Allowed Domains or Forbidden Domains the fields. All
subdomains are affected. For example, entering "yahoo.com" applies to "mail.yahoo.com" and
"my.yahoo.com".
To remove a trusted or forbidden domain, select it from the appropriate list, and click Delete. Once the
domain has been deleted, the Status bar displays Ready.
Enable Keyword Blocking
To enable blocking using Keywords, select Enable Keyword Blocking.Click Add, and enter the
keyword to block in the Add Keyword field, and click OK.
To remove a keyword, select it from the list and click Delete. Once the keyword has been removed, the
Status bar displays Ready.
Disable all Web traffic except for Allowed Domains
When the Disable Web traffic except for Allowed Domains check box is selected, the SonicWALL only
allows Web access to sites on the Allowed Domains list. With careful screening, this can be nearly 100%
effective at blocking pornography and other objectionable material.
Settings
The Time of Day feature allows you to define specific times when Content Filtering is enforced. For
example, you could configure the SonicWALL to filter employee Internet access during normal business
hours, but allow unrestricted access at night and on weekends.
Tip!
Time of Day restrictions only apply to the Content Filtering Service. Customized blocking and Keyword
blocking. Consent and Restrict Web Features are not affected.
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Always - When selected, Content Filtering is enforced at all times.
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From - When selected, Content Filtering is enforced during the time and days specified. Enter the time
period, in 24-hour format, and select the starting and ending day of the week that Content Filtering is
enforced.
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