Huawei HG256 User Manual - Page 31

HUAWEI HG256 User Guide 6 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Through the Uniform Resource Locator (URL) filtering function of the HG256, the preceding functions can be implemented after you enter the addresses of the Web sites to be controlled. The URL filtering function can be implemented in the following modes: z Blacklist: Users cannot access the Web sites in the filtering rule list. z Whitelist: Users can access only the Web sites in the filtering rule list. You can select either of the preceding modes for the URL filtering function. Configuration Example For example, the contents of the Web site whose address is www.yyy.com are not suitable for browsing. To prevent your family from browsing this Web site, you can use the URL filtering function and create a blacklist rule used for prohibiting this Web site from being accessed. The configuration procedure is as follows: Step 1 Log in to the Web-based configuration utility. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Advanced > Parent Control. The parent control page is displayed. Step 3 Click URL Filter. Step 4 Select Blacklist. Step 5 Click . Step 6 In URL, enter www.yyy.com. Step 7 Click Submit. ----End To delete a rule, select the rule from the rule list. In the Remove column, select the rule. Then click . 6.6 Preventing Attacks on the Internet Function Overview The Internet is an open network that is connected to PCs all over the world. Therefore, the PCs on the Internet may be attacked anytime. The HG256 provides powerful firewall functions. By using the firewall, a protective shelter is established between your home network and the Internet, thus protecting your PC from attacks on the Internet. The firewall of the HG256 provides multiple preset protective levels. Thus, you can configure the firewall quickly as required. Table 6-2 lists the preset protective levels and their protective effects. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential 6-11 Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd