Dell SonicWALL GX250 Manual

Page 10 Introduction• Content Filter List Updates (optional)Since content on the Internet is constantly changing, the SonicWALL automaticallyupdates the Content Filter List every week to ensure that access restrictions to newand relocated sites are properly enforced.• Log and Block or Log OnlyYou may configure the SonicWALL to log and block access to objectional Websites, or to log inappropriate usage without blocking Web access.• Filter ProtocolsIn addition to filtering access to Web sites, the SonicWALL can also blockNewsgroups, ActiveX, Java, Cookies, and Web Proxies.Logging and Reporting• Log CategoriesYou can select the information you wish to display in the SonicWALL’s eventlog. You may view the event log from the SonicWALL’s Web ManagementInterface or receive the log as an E-mail file.• Syslog Server SupportIn addition to the standard screen log, the SonicWALL can write extremelydetailed event log information to an external Syslog server. Syslog is theindustry-standard method to capture information about network activity.• E-mail AlertsThe SonicWALL may be configured to send alerts of high-priority events, such asattacks, system errors, and blocked Web sites. When these events occur, alertsmay be immediately sent to an E-mail address or E-mail pager.Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)• DHCP ServerThe DHCP Server offers centralized management of TCP/IP clientconfigurations, including IP addresses, gateway addresses, and DNSaddresses. Upon startup, each network client receives its TCP/IP settingsautomatically from the SonicWALL's DHCP Server.• DHCP ClientDHCP Client allows the SonicWALL to acquire TCP/IP settings (such as IPaddress, gateway address, DNS address) from your ISP. This is necessary ifyour ISP assigns you a dynamic IP address.Installation and Configuration• Installation WizardThe SonicWALL Installation Wizard helps to quickly install and configure theSonicWALL.