OpenDNS

● George Matzen: Webermeier Memorial Library

In this presentation I hope to provide the viewer the necessary information to implement OpenDNS as their CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act) web filter.

Why OpenDNS?

● It's free (or very low cost depending how generous you are. I mean this stuff doesn't write itself, so if you can afford to kick a little something to the people that did all the work then that's cool...)

● It can be implemented across every computer connected to your network (Including wireless computers not normally on your network)

● It can be customized from any web browser.● It verges on Stupid Easy to do.

Will OpenDNS Work for me?

● have Broadband Internet?● have a Router that handles distributing that

internet? (not technically needed but makes things MUCH easier)

● get tired of keyword blocking programs that are a little TOO sensitive?

Do you...

Getting Started

● Navigate your browser of choice (I like Google Chrome) to http://www.opendns.com

Getting Started

● Set up an account

Getting Started

● Fill out your info

Getting Started

● Select Router (unless you aren't doing it via router but then you're on you own...or can talk to me when we're done.)

Getting Started

● Select YOUR Router

At this point every router is a little different and you'll need to follow the directions for your router from here on.

Luckily the instructions are pretty simple and detailed.

Once the new DNS settings are in place your done except for...

Customization!

● Login to your Account

Customization!

● Select Settings

Customization!

● Click on the IP Address for the network.

This is Probably the trickiest part of the whole thing...

Customization!

● Select the types of sites you want to block.

The presets are a good place to start.

Customization!

● Add specific sites to the White or Black Lists

And DONE!

And now for the practical portion of the presentation! Any volunteers?