Chapter 2 User access administration 61Using the BayStack Instant Internet Management Software Version 7.11Overview of configuring Internet accessWhen a user attempts Internet access, Instant Internet checks the access list forthat user and determines whether or not to permit access to that address. InstantInternet sorts all access controls by:• Day of week and time of day• Fully specified addresses• Partially specified addresses (using wildcards)The Internet Access option lets you designate specific IP addresses and portnumbers to which each user or group may gain access.You can designate Internet addresses as IP addresses or host names, and you canselect port numbers from the access list provided, or enter them numerically.Within this option, Internet access is designated as follows:• An asterisk (*), the wildcard symbol, is all encompassing, whetherdesignating full access, no access, or specific addresses or ports (Table 3).• A check mark (3) designates user access to the specified address or port(Table 4).Note: You must set the Day of Week and the Time of Day access tocontrolled (blue) for these entries to be enforced. Refer to “ConfiguringInternet access” on page 58.Table 3 Designating Internet access – wildcard symbolAddress Type Explanation√ *:* Allow both TCP & UDP Specifies total Internet access.√206.210.192.99:* Allow both TCP & UDP Specifies access to all ports at thisspecific IP address only.
