What is IPCop URL Filter?

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What is IPCop URL Filter?

2.5.2. URL Filter Administrative Web Page URL filter extends IPCop’s functionality with the ability to block access to unwanted domains, URLs and files. This feature is based on the well known squidGuardredirector.

How does the URL Filter work with https?

The URL filter allows web traffic to be blocked based on category. This allows blocking or unsuitable content for business networks and preventing children from viewing age-inappropriate content. Note – For the URL filter to work with https, the Advanced Web Proxy must be in Conventional Mode (non-transparent mode).

How do I enable URL filtering on the advance web proxy?

If the Advance Web Proxy is setup in Transparent Mode, then URL filtering will not take place with https traffic. To use the Filter it must be enabled in the Web Proxy configuration page. In the WebGUI, go to menu Network -> Web Proxy. Select the URL filter Enabled check box and click the appropriate Save at the bottom of the page.

How to use the URL Filter in the webgui?

To use the Filter it must be enabled in the Web Proxy configuration page. In the WebGUI, go to menu Network -> Web Proxy. Select the URL filter Enabled check box and click the appropriate Save at the bottom of the page.

How do I update the IPCop blacklist?

Blacklist Update. Automatic blacklist updates can be scheduled in the Schedulersection. Check for Updates after IPCop connectsis an option, when enabled, to automatically check for a blacklist update when IPCop connects to the Internet.

How do I set up an automatic blacklist update?

Automatic blacklist updates can be scheduled in the Schedulersection. Check for Updates after IPCop connectsis an option, when enabled, to automatically check for a blacklist update when IPCop connects to the Internet. Blacklist SourceSelect one of the predefined download sources, or a custom source URL.

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