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Dana Rioux <[log in to unmask]>
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I just got the new Joebox hooked up yesterday, I don't work much with HTML
and I think your block hosting idea centrally is a good idea, we do have a
few faculty people that want an override option at times.  Can you detail
your directions a bit more to do this?

Since we assign IP's locally, an individual override opens it up for
everyone within our network...It must work that way as well with this new
filter.Creating IP groups is good idea but not if we are assigning
dynamically...

I use my own Firewall so I was also wondering where to list the allow and
blocked sites in MecGuard, I had a long block list in the smartfilter that
worked well.  It wouldn't be wise to use the Joebox firewall if I already
have one that works well.  If that is where the white and blacklist must be,
then I'll have to put them in my own firewall.....Smartfilter had a an allow
and blocked option...

Dana Rioux/MSAD25
Stacyville, Me

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Soucy" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 4:51 PM
Subject: MECguard block page broken?


> Recently MECnet modified their website and no longer has the images
> referenced by the default block page available.
>
> We've had a few requests to fix this.
>
> The intension of the block page is that it would be replaced with a
> custom block page for your school.  A few of you already have.
>
> This can be done by uploading an HTML file using the "upload
> customized page" button in MECguard options on the Joebox.
>
> The important components of the block page are the following variables
> (which get replaced when the page is presented to the user):
>
> The URL of the page blocked: %u
> The client IP: %i
> The email address of the MECguard administrator: %w
>
> If you make use of the override ability, you should include a link to
> the login page which should be written as
> "http://172.31.255.1:10001/index.php?URL='%u'&Client=%i".
>
> One of the comments we received is that the email link for review
> doesn't do much good since most PCs don't have an email client
> configured.  One option here is to make an HTML form on your block
> page and submit it to a web server where you could process the request
> how you see fit.
>
> Another solution we're considering is hosting the form target
> centrally on Networkmaine.net, and then sending out email notification
> to you from here, bug logging the request at the same time.
>
> The advantage would be for us to see review requests centrally (for
> those who opt-in) and perhaps come up with a better default whitelist.
>  Is there any interest in this sort of service?
>
> I have something mocked up if anyone would like to give it a try.
>
> Please note that the "download page" button is broken (it's on the
> list of things to fix).  As a workaround, you can get the same result
> by clicking on "display current page" and then viewing the page
> source.
>
> Maybe to have a little fun, if you create a custom page that you think
> is pretty good, why not provide a link to a screenshot (no attachments
> please) so we can have a contest to see who has the nicest block page?
>  I think I'll go ahead and say there is a free Networkmaine t-shirt in
> it for the winner.
>
> As always, if you need help our support staff is ready to give you a hand.
>
> -- 
> Ray Soucy
>
> Epic Communications Specialist
>
> Phone: +1 (207) 561-3526
>
> Networkmaine, a Unit of the University of Maine System
> http://www.networkmaine.net/

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