

!( " width=“1097” height=“610” />The site will now be unblocked. Jun 13th, 2011, 04:42 PM 1 moonman239 Thread Starter Addicted Member Join Date Mar 2007 Posts 183 Using K9 Web Protection across wireless network I want to know how to configure any device on my wireless network (even my iPad) so that no matter which browser I use, the content I browse is filtered by the K9 Web Protection service. You will need to enter the administrator password: To allow access to the site, click on the dropdown and select ‘ permanently’.Ĭlick on the ‘ Allow This Site’ link.

If a site has been blocked, you may see a popup display in the bottom right corner of your screen.Ĭlick on this popup to open the filtering alert page: You should now logout from K9 Administration by clicking the Logout button at the top of the page. Other categories may be unselected where suitable.Ĭlick the Save button to apply your settings. Select ‘ Custom’ and ensure that the Pornography category has been ticked. To configure the filtering level, click Setup.Īs a minimum, it is recommended to always block the Pornography category. This will open the K9 Administration page: Launch “ Blue Coat K9 Web Protection Admin” from the Start Menu. Request a license from the from Configuring blocked categories You will need a license for each computer. More resourcesĬheck out this website, which has reviews for other net filters and links to guides for parents. Web filters do not substitute supervision and accountability.

K9 is the free version of the internet filtering and monitoring software that Blue Coat (now Symantec) sells to enterprise businesses. It helps keep internet access safe for children by blocking inappropriate websites – adult content, pornographical material, as well as other configurable categories.
