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6 Internet security
DMS3-CTC-25-281 v2.0
6.2 Access control
Introduction
Access control allows you to create access schedules for
Internet
access.
By default, all devices that are connected to your local network have permanent access to the Internet without any
restriction. Access control allows you to limit a device’s access to the Internet to specific times and days.
Warning
Make sure that the persons using these devices are aware of the time schedule, to avoid the loss of data due to unexpected
service interruption.
Creating an access control rule for a device
Proceed as follows:
1
Browse to the TG788v v3 web interface.
For more information, see
“4.1.1 Accessing the TG788v v3 web interface from your local network” on page 33
2
Click
Parental Controls
. The
Site Blocking
page appears. Click the
Access Control
tab.
3
The
Access Control
page appears. Click
Add new rule
.
4
The access control settings appear.
5
Make sure that
Enabled
is selected.
6
In the
MAC address
box, type the MAC address of the device.
7
In the
Mode
list, click
Allow
if you want to specify at what time frames the device should have access the Internet.
Block
if you want to specify at what time frames the device should
not
have access the Internet.
8
Enter the
Start Time
and
Stop Time
as h:mm (for example:
8:10
,
23:59
).
9
Next to
Day of week
, select the days of the week on which you want this rule to be applied.
10
Click
at the top right of the settings.
Managing existing access control rules
By removing the access control rule, the device will regain permanent access to the Internet.
Proceed as follows:
1
Browse to the TG788v v3 web interface.
For more information, see
“4.1.1 Accessing the TG788v v3 web interface from your local network” on page 33
2
Click
Parental Controls
. The
Site Blocking
page appears. Click the
Access Control
tab.
3
The
Access Control
page appears. Click:
to edit an existing rule.
to delete an existing rule.
You can also type in (a part of) the host name of the device. The TG788v v3 will then display a list of devices with
such a host name. If you then click one of the results, the TG788v v3 will insert the corresponding MAC address.
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