WFilter

WFilter is a user-friendly and efficient piece of software functioning through a web browser interface, that allows you to manage, monitor and block Internet activity for several computers connected to a network, despite only requiring to be installed on a single machine.

While the installation process of the application does not feature any particular events, you will be prompted to input and confirm a password which you will later need in order to access WFilter.

Because it runs through a web browser, you will absolutely need one on your computer, otherwise the program will not be able to function. After launching the tool and inputting your username and password, you will be able to view the information retrieved by WFilter in the 'Dashboard' section.

Moreover, the utility enables you to view 'Real-time Bandwidth' and 'Real-time Links', meaning you can know what other computers' users are working on the Internet. At the same time, you have the option of blocking logs.

The 'Policy Settings' allow you to configure the IP range and assign each one a preferred 'Blocking Level', which can be user-defined from the corresponding section of WFilter. As such, you can choose to 'Block Web Surfing', while also creating exception lists for specific domains or IP addresses.

The program enables you to block a wide range of chat and email clients as well as file transfer operations through popular services or peer-to-peer connections. Some online games and content streaming can be restricted, along with certain online protocols.

It even enables you to input specific hours during which the restrictions ought to be enforced. From the 'System Settings' you can adjust the 'Monitoring Device Settings' and the 'Network Definition', while also creating an 'Access Policy'.

WFilter proves fairly simple to handle, allowing you to easily monitor multiple devices in a network and prevent employees or students from accessing websites or applications which can interfere with their work.