Filtering Software Suggestions Please

[gdp-it]

Hi Guys
Does anyone use good inexpensive filtering software ? I tried a few in the past but they blocked so many sites that were genuine we had complaints and had to manual allow each site/page after the complaint. Any advice on sucessful software from members appreciated
thanks

[Reef]

You could use OpenDNS, it's completely free and has extensive content filtering options.

[gdp-it]

many thanks will take a look
cheers

[cybermart]

You could use OpenDNS, it's completely free and has extensive content filtering options.

Yes OpenDNS
Its free and I have been using it for about 1 year
it works

[gdp-it]

on the free version can i install it on all the PC''s? or is it suppose to be only private use? its not very clear. thanks

[cybermart]

on the free version can i install it on all the PC''s? or is it suppose to be only private use? its not very clear. thanks

No software to install
Just create an account online
enter you public IP address
set your router DNS for OpenDNS
thats it

opps
set the level of filtering you require - its very simple just tick the box

[Alora]

Hi Cybermart, nice tip thanks, you didn't find dns lookups slowed browsing down?

Alora

[cybermart]

Hi Cybermart, nice tip thanks, you didn't find dns lookups slowed browsing down?

Alora

Nope
it is actually faster

[Serge (TC)]

Hello Brendan,

Excuse me, what do you mean "set your router DNS for OpenDNS"?

Regards,
Serge.

[Reef]

Instead of using your ISP's DNS servers (which is the default setting), you can manually set which DNS servers your router uses, so all you need to enter there is 208.67.222.222 for primary and 208.67.220.220 for secondary DNS. After that, all computers connected trough that router will use OpenDNS automatically.

More info can be found here: http://www.opendns.com/support/category/2

[Serge (TC)]

Thank you, Kris. I see what you mean now.

Regards,
Serge.

[cybermart]

Reef is spot on -
also works
if you sent the DNS on the server only for the Internet NIC
Its really is good considering it Free
Most of the schools here use it

[dhillonnz]

hi, does any one know how to block porn sites on a small network of 5 computers, connected via adsl modem ??

i have tried "opendns" and found that once i change the dns address the internet browsing really slows down so not interested in that, apart from that option does any body knows a good software, web filter, or a adsl modem capable of blocking porn sites ??

[gdp-it]

thanks for all this info
do I need to manually change the dns settings on each pc?
they all have their own ip ( not dynamic ) and dns settings?
thanks

[Reef]

If your computers are set up to use your router's DNS caching, you will only need to change the DNS servers in your router. Otherwise you will need to change the DNS server on all your computers.

[gdp-it]

works a treat changing each pc to open dns aswell as the router

thanks

[peterproof]

There is a very good product called Access proxy: http://www.accessproxy.eu

There are trial versions available with full functionality and it is free for private use on one computer.

The product does very accurate filtering, without blocking educational or related content. It can be set up as a bridge so all filtering is completely transparent and no client configuration is required.

The filter server can filter many hundreds of clients on a normal modern computer, without any visible delay to the clients.

/Dennis