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For this, click Application List icon to view, allow or block a specific application category.

Expand the application tree to allow or block any specific application.

You can also use this page to configure schedule-based application or application category

access.

Screen – Application List

User Internet Access

Open a new browser window and enter any website URL in the address bar. It will lead to an

authentication screen.

Click the given image icon to log in and specify your password to proceed further.

Screen – User Login

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Screen – Successful User Login

Click the link Do you want to Whitelist this device? if you do not want NetGenie to apply parental

controls or ask for login every time you access Internet using this device.

Provide your NetGenie administrator credentials and click Proceed to Whitelist the device.

Screen – Device Whitelist

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Note

:

Administrator credentials are required to Whitelist the device.

Screen – Successful Device Whitelist

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Part 3:

What can NetGenie do

for you?

This section explains various useful scenarios in which NetGenie is able to ensure safe Internet

experience for office users.

Registration

NetGenie registration is required to avail support subscriptions offered by NetGenie.

•

Why do I need to register my appliance and how do I do it?

You need to register your NetGenie appliance in order to avail of the following facilities and

subscriptions offered by NetGenie:

•

Phone and Email support with extended hardware warranty

•

Access to Customer Portal

To register your appliance,

1.

Log in to NetGenie with administrator credentials.

2. Go to

System

→

Registration

.

3.

Click the link given below SSN (Serial Number – Unique number associated with your

NetGenie appliance). It will redirect you to

customer.netgenie.net

.

4.

Please follow the instructions given on screen to register your NetGenie appliance.

Screen – Appliance Registration

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Screen – Registered Appliance

Internet Access

This section explains various Internet access scenarios where NetGenie ensures you a safe and

secure Internet experience.

•

Is it mandatory to create a user in NetGenie in order to access Internet?

No, you do not need to create user(s) in NetGenie unless you want to implement role based

Internet access for individual(s).

•

How can I access and configure my NetGenie appliance?

NetGenie can be accessed and configured using its web-based user interface.

Refer to

Defaults

section for NetGenie’s default IP address and administrator credentials.

•

I want to apply different levels of Internet restrictions to different users as per their role

and requirement in my organization, how can I do so?

Follow the steps given below:

1.

Log in to NetGenie with administrator credentials.

2. Go to

Internet Controls

→

Add User

.

3.

Specify Username, i.e. name of your employee.

4.

Drag the restriction level slider bar to one of the following:

•

List Only – allows access to those Websites only which are listed under

Website List

.

•

Strict – enforces strict Internet restrictions

•

Moderate – enforces moderate Internet restrictions

•

Minimal – enforces minimal Internet restrictions

•

Safe Surfing –

allows Internet access without any restriction

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