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Chapter 6: Using the Linksys Parental Control Service
Family Settings
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Maturity Level
On the Maturity Level screen, click the radio button next to the appropriate age category for the designated family
member. There are five categories:
Child (under 12). Web browsing is limited to general interest and unlisted sites. E-mail and instant-messaging
services are prohibited. Internet access is allowed from 3 PM to 8 PM on weekdays and from 8 AM to 9 PM on
weekends.
Youth (12-15). Web browsing is limited to “Child” categories plus sex education sites. E-mail services are
prohibited. Instant-messaging services are restricted to a list of approved correspondents. Internet access is
allowed from 3 PM to 10 PM on weekdays, and from 8 AM to 10 PM on weekends.
Mature Teen (16-17). Web browsing is limited to “Youth” categories plus games, lingerie and swimsuits, nudity,
and web communication sites. E-mail and instant-messaging services are prohibited. Internet access is allowed
from 3 PM to 11 PM on weekdays and from 8 AM to 11 PM on weekends.
Adult. All services are unrestricted. This category is recommended for adults only.
Family Manager. All services are unrestricted. Access to the Parental Controls settings is permitted. This
category is recommended for adults only.
Click the Save button to save your changes, or click the Cancel button to cancel your changes. After you select
and save the Maturity Level setting, then you can customize the other settings, such as Time, Web Browsing, E-
mail, and Instant-Messaging Restrictions.
Figure 6-20: Maturity Level