Educational institutions have now actively begun to connect to the global network. In this regard, it becomes necessary to correctly configure the Internet, which consists in developing a structure, establishing access rights and protecting schoolchildren from various sites with dubious content.
Necessary
- - UserGate program;
- - antivirus.
Instructions
Step 1
Sign a contract with a provider to connect the school to the Internet. Select a computer that will be connected to the external channel and act as an Internet gateway or server. Prepare the infrastructure of the local network, which consists of computers that will have access to the Internet.
Step 2
Provide shared access to the Internet for all objects on the local network through a single external channel. This can be done using special software - a proxy server. At this stage, you need to approach these products very carefully. The fact is that most of the programs are designed for commercial enterprises, so they are quite expensive. For example, a UserGate-based proxy server would be the best option for educational institutions.
Step 3
Purchase UserGate software and install it together with the Server module on the main computer. Please read the user manual to properly configure the proxy server. Create users for all computers on the local network and assign them ip-addresses. Set operating parameters for DNS and workstations.
Step 4
Forget about securing computers on the local network of the school. The Internet is currently not only a source of information, but also of many threats. As a result, your computers can be infected with various malware and viruses. Get any antivirus that can help secure your local network. For example, you can use Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Panda, Dr. Web, etc.
Step 5
Protect your kids from the internet. Many sites on the global network contain information with dubious content that promotes violence, drugs, etc. These factors can have a negative impact on schoolchildren. Thus, it is necessary to shield them from such resources. To do this, you can add site addresses to the browser blacklist or install special software on the server. For example, the UserGate software contains a filtering system that is constantly updated and supplemented.
