Adding message censor filters

The Smoothwall uses filters to classify messages according to their textual content. The Smoothwall supplies a default filter. You can create, edit and delete filters. You can also create custom categories of phrases for use in filters.

Procedure

1. On the SERVICES menu, under the Message censor submenu, click Filters.
2. Under the Add filter section, enter a meaningful Name for the filter and an optional Comment.
3. Under the Custom phrase list section, choose the categories that you want to include in the filter.
4. Click Add.

You can view and select the filter that you created on the Services Policies page.

Follow-up tasks

• To edit a filter:
  1. Under the Current filters section, mark the filter and click Edit.
  2. In the Custom phrase list area, edit the settings.
  3. Click Add to save your changes.
  4. Click Restart to apply the changes.
• To delete a filter:
  1. Under the Current filters section, select the filter, click Remove.
  2. Click Restart to apply the changes.