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- Page 1 User Manual eBlocker GmbH All rights reserved. Errors and omissions reserved. eBlocker GmbH | Kaiser-Wilhelm-Str. 47 | 20355 Hamburg | Germany Page 1 of 95 28.08.2018...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Connection- and network problems ..................13 A website is not displayed ......................13 The eBlocker icon does not displayed on all devices ............... 15 The eBlocker icon is not showing on any device ..............15 Removing common problems ....................16 Some apps don’t work ....................... - Page 3 Devices – General ......................... 60 8.3.1 8.3.2 Devices - General - Name ..................... 60 8.3.3 Devices - General - Activate eBlocker .................. 60 8.3.4 Devices - Activate HTTPS ..................... 60 8.3.5 Devices - User ........................60 Devices – Blocker ......................... 61 8.3.6...
- Page 4 8.8.5 System - Diagnostics report ....................84 System – Reset ........................85 8.8.6 Network ............................. 86 8.10 eBlocker Mobile ......................... 87 Quick guides..........................90 Delete cookies, cache and browsing history in browser ............90 9.1.1 Firefox ........................... 90 9.1.2 Chrome ..........................90 9.1.3...
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Page 5: Introduction
We are very pleased to know you are as concerned about your privacy as we are. We have been developing the eBlocker for more than three years in a team of experienced privacy and IT professionals. We still have a lot of ideas and are developing many more features that we are providing you monthly via updates. -
Page 6: The Eblocker Products
Base The eBlocker Base Is the simple protection of your privacy where your IP address is effectively anonymized when browsing. It can be upgraded to the eBlocker Pro or eBlocker Family at any time. Page 6 of 95 28.08.2018... -
Page 7: Eblocker Pro
The eBlocker Pro includes the eBlocker Base features and blocks data collectors and data collecting ads on all devices and browsers - even when you are on the road. The eBlocker Pro can be upgraded to the eBlocker Family at any time. -
Page 8: Eblocker Family
The three eBlocker versions have the same hardware and are based on the same software. The features are available in the settings depending on the eBlocker version, or the feature points out for which eBlocker version it is available for. -
Page 9: Commissioning
Start The eBlocker icon appears at the top right of your browser. With a click on the icon, you will be lead to the so called “controlbar”, in which you can view the most important information about the page you are currently visiting. -
Page 10: Activation
The license key is placed on the license card, which is included in the device packaging. Please use a valid email address in the activation process. If you want to transfer your eBlocker license to another device sometime, your email address will also be needed then. -
Page 11: Use Eblocker Optimally
4 Use eBlocker optimally 4.1 Summary After the activation process is done, we recommend you the following steps, so you can use eBlocker as optimal as possible: Delete the cookies, cache and browsing history in all used browsers. Activate SSL (HTTPS-Support) in your eBlocker. - Page 12 Use exceptions sparingly Some apps are only compatible with eBlocker, if they are not monitored by eBlocker. Corresponding exception lists for these apps can be activated in the settings by clicking on “Apps”. They will not be analyzed by Blocker anymore. Please note that your privacy heads to the danger zone with every exception you make.
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Page 13: If Something May Not Work
Click on the eBlocker icon in the upper right corner of your browser window. With the "Pause" feature you can pause the eBlocker for a few minutes for the device you are using. Try to reload the according website afterwards. If the pause feature worked and you visit this website frequently, we recommend adding an exception for this website. - Page 14 To disable the HTTPS function on a specific device only, please proceed as follows. In Preferences, click Devices. Locate the device on which you want to disable the HTTPS feature. Your current device is always displayed first on the list. Open the settings for the desired device by clicking on the corresponding line and deactivate HTTPS for the device with the slide switch.
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Page 15: The Eblocker Icon Does Not Displayed On All Devices
Open your browser window and click on the eBlocker icon. Go to “Settings” and then select “Devices”. On the right side you will see a list of all devices connected to the eBlocker in your home network. Check whether your device, its manufacturer or IP address is displayed. For information on how to activate your device, see section 8.3.3. -
Page 16: Removing Common Problems
LAN1 or LAN4/LAN5 most of the time. Please connect your eBlocker with one of the other ports of your router. Reboot eBlocker Open your browser and click on the eBlocker icon at the top right of your browser. Go to Settings and click on “System” afterwards. Page 16 of 95 28.08.2018... -
Page 17: Some Apps Don't Work
The button „Reboot and Shutdown“ is already highlighted in orange. Click on “Reboot” and your eBlocker will reboot itself. If the eBlocker settings cannot be accessed, you can reboot your device by disconnecting your eBlocker from your power supply. Please wait for 30 seconds before reconnecting your device to the power supply. -
Page 18: The Eblocker Completely Stopped Operating
This expert tool is described in section Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden erden.. But don't worry, if you're not an expert, please post a short message in our forum (forum.eblocker.com). Just let us know which app or app feature doesn't work with eBlocker. Perhaps another member has already solved exactly the same problem and can help you. -
Page 19: Tips And Tricks
This may be because you are using a router that is not immediately compatible with the plug & play feature of the eBlocker. However, you do not have to give up the protection of the eBlocker and can put the eBlocker into operation in just four simple steps. -
Page 20: Macos
The eBlocker certificate has now been added into macOS. Most of the browsers and programs can have access to the eBlocker certificate now. Here a list of a few common browsers you can have access to the eBlocker controlbar on HTTPS sites with. - Page 21 Make sure that the first checkbox ‚Trust this CA to identify websites’ is selected (see image below). Click on OK to insert the eBlocker certificate in Firefox. You can see the eBlocker controlbar now on HTTPS sites with the Firefox, Cliqz or Seamonkey browser. Thunderbird (email program) Go to the menu and click on Preferences.
- Page 22 Go to Advanced and click on View Certificates. After the Certificate Manager opens, click on import and choose the eBlocker certificate from the downloads directory. Page 22 of 95 28.08.2018...
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Page 23: Windows
Open the eBlocker certificate and make sure that the first checkbox ‚Trust this CA to identify websites‘ is selected. Confirm with OK. Confirm the Certificate Manager and the settings with OK. The certificate is now inserted into the Thunderbird email program. - Page 24 Click on the button add certificate. After the dialog appears, go to save and then click on open. Click on Install Certificate. Page 24 of 95 28.08.2018...
- Page 25 The Certificate Import Wizard opens. Click on Next. Go to safe all certificates into the following storage and click on browse afterwards. Choose the second register Trusted Root Certification Authorities and confirm this process with OK. Page 25 of 95 28.08.2018...
- Page 26 The eBlocker certificate is now inserted into Windows. Most of the browsers and programs can have access to the eBlocker certificate. Here a list of a few common browsers you can have access to the eBlocker controlbar on HTTPS sites with.
- Page 27 Make sure that the first checkbox ‚Trust this CA to identify websites’ is selected (see image below). Click on OK to insert the eBlocker certificate in Firefox. You can see the eBlocker controlbar now on HTTPS sites with the Firefox, Cliqz or Seamonkey browser.
- Page 28 Go to Advanced and click on View Certificates. After the Certificate Manager opens, click on Import and choose the eBlocker certificate from the downloads directory. Page 28 of 95 28.08.2018...
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Page 29: Android
Repeat the last steps and save the certificate at "Wi-Fi". For Android versions smaller than version 6, it is sufficient to save the certificate only at "Wi-Fi". If the eBlocker certificate is not opened automatically you can find it in your download folder. Page 29 of 95 28.08.2018... -
Page 30: Ios
Open the eBlocker HTTPS configuration page.. Click the button "Add certificate". The iOS settings open automatically and the profile of the eBlocker certificate is displayed. Click on "Install". In the following dialog click on "Install" again. - Page 31 Starting with the iOS version 10.3 the added eBlocker certificate has to be activated again. Open iOS Settings and navigate to "General" > "About" > "Certificate Trust Settings". There you will find the previously added eBlocker certificate that you can now activate.
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Page 33: Definition Of Eblocker Functions
7.1 eBlocker icon You can see if the eBlocker is working and activated by the orange translucent icon that is visible on the top right of every browser that you use. -
Page 34: Dashboard
Following menus in the dashboard you can arrange with the mouse as you like: Pause Here you can pause your eBlocker for this device. The pause is started for 5 minutes, but can be extended or shortened for another 5 minutes at any time. -
Page 35: Tracker And Ads (Tracker- And Ad-Blocker)
Blocker Statistics (overview) (only for eBlocker Pro and eBlocker Family) Here you can see a more detailed statistic of the blocked content since the last start of the eBlocker. The top 25 domains for the trackers and advertising are displayed separately. - Page 36 Just like the module for filtering advertisements, the module for filtering trackers can be deactivated or activated globally, or individually for a website. Websites for which you allow ads or trackers, will be listed on the eBlocker Dashboard. There you can either allow or disable the ads and trackers for the desired page as well.
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Page 37: Anon (Ip-Anonymization)
Once “IP Anonymization” is switched on, all HTTP requests are routed through an anonymization network. If SSL/HTTPS is activated on the eBlocker, HTTPS requests will also be anonymized. We are now able to support alternative networks with the OpenVPN protocol. -
Page 38: Pause
"Pause" deactivates the eBlocker for the current device you are currently surfing with on the Internet. The eBlocker Dashboard opens in a new browser tab as soon as you click on "Pause" in the eBlocker Controlbar. You can extend the pause in the Dashboard by 5 minutes, shorten, end the pause, or access the eBlocker settings. -
Page 39: Help
For questions and issues you can have access to this user manual. Moreover you can go to our forum for technical matters, in which you can find many answers to common asked questions. http://forum.eBlocker.com We are also pleased to help you with further assistance via email (see Appendix Unfortunately we do not offer any support via telephone at the moment. -
Page 40: The Eblocker Settings
8 The eBlocker settings You can find the main functions that you need for your daily routine in the net by clicking on the eBlocker icon (at the right top of every browser site) and through your controlbar (see 7). -
Page 41: General
By clicking on „Activate new license“ you can update your license (e.g. to lifetime license) or upgrade your license (e.g. from eBlocker Pro to eBlocker Family). Please enter your license key for that. The link „Buy license“ leads you to our eBlocker online shop. -
Page 42: Parental Control (Beta)
You can find some general and legal basics as well as references to your eBlocker. You can also read about how to get in touch with our support forum (see Appendix 8.2 Parental Control If you have used Parental Control already in a previous version, please consider the hints in section 8.2.19... -
Page 43: Three Easy Steps
Create a new user Navigate to the “eBlocker Settings > Parental Control” and click on the page “User”. If you have not used Parental Control yet, the list of users is empty. After you have created some users, the page... -
Page 44: Change Settings Of A User
To create a new user, click “Add User”. A dialog box (see below) opens. Enter a name and select a Protection profile. In addition, you should assign a PIN to all users who are allowed to use another device. For example, provide a PIN for all adults and the older children. Note that any user who has received a PIN can change their own PIN over the ControlBar (s. -
Page 45: Remove User
Create new profile Navigate to the “eBlocker Settings > Parental Control” and click on the page “User Profiles”. The eBlocker provides a default “Standard Profile” as well as a few sample profiles with Parental Control restrictions: The Standared Profile does not contain any restrictions on Internet access. It is automatically assigned to all existing and new devices in the home network. - Page 46 In addition, the eBlocker provides predefined Protection profiles for different requirements as examples and suggestion. Click on the button "New Protection Profile" to create a new Protection profile. In order to keep your profiles apart, assign names and a brief description. Save the profile afterwards.
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Page 47: Deny Access To Categories Of Websites
Further details on the category filters and how you can create your own categories of blacklisted or whitelisted websites can be found in sections 8.2.15 and 8.2.17. The eBlocker provided category filters are automatically updated daily. To disable the restrictions of the category filter completely, deactivate the corresponding sliding switch. -
Page 48: Restrict Internet Access To Certain Time Slots A Day
8.2.9 Restrict internet access to certain time slots a day For each day of the week, you can specify one or more time slots that allow access to the Internet through this profile. Activate the sliding switch to restrict the internet access: If no time periods have yet been defined, the following dialog box opens directly: After adding the first time slot, the configuration is displayed like this: To add more time slots, click the "Add"... -
Page 49: Assign A User To Device
8.2.11 Assign a user to device To activate Parental Control for a device, a user must be assigned to that device. Navigate to the "eBlocker Settings > Devices" (see section 8.) and click on the device to which you want to assign a user: Page 49 of 95 28.08.2018... -
Page 50: Controlbar For Users With Protection Profiles
A new device is initially not assigned to a user. Click on the according selection list and select the main owner of that device. The device will immediately be subject to the restrictions as defined by the protection profile of that user. It is possible to assign multiple devices to the same user. -
Page 51: What Happens If The Internet Access Is Denied
(e.g, see above: “Remaining time: 39 minutes”): The Internet access is also automatically deactivated after a few minutes, when there are no Internet connections seen by the eBlocker. This also helps to consume the daily Internet usage time in a flexible and meaningful way. - Page 52 If access to a website takes place outside an allowed time slot, the user will see the following message from the eBlocker instead of the desired Web site: The "Configuration" and "Change user" buttons have the same function as described above.
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Page 53: Add Own Lists To The Blacklists
The "Configuration" and "Change user" buttons have the same function as described above. 8.2.15 Add own lists to the Blacklists Navigate to the "eBlocker Settings > Parental Control" menu and click on the page “Website Blacklist”: The eBlocker aready provides a set of predefined blacklist categories: Page 53 of 95 28.08.2018... - Page 54 You can create additional categories with lists of disallowed websites at any time and use them in the protection profile. Click on the button "New category". The following dialog opens: You can view, add, or remove your own blacklist categories at any time. All your own categories can be selected in the Protection profiles together with the already provided categories (see section 8.2.8.): Page 54 of 95...
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Page 55: Add Whitelists To Blacklist Categories
– also called “whitelists” Navigate to the "eBlocker Settings > Parental Control" menu and select the page "Website Whitelists”: Create a whitelist category with websites for which you want to explicitly allow access. Initially, the list of categories with allowed sites is empty. -
Page 56: Add Own Whitelist Categories
Rather than restrict Internet access through categories of blacklists, you can also work with categories of explicitly allowed sites. Everything that is not expressly allowed is then automatically forbidden. Navigate to the "eBlocker Settings > Parental Control" menu and click on the page "Websites Whitelists:... -
Page 57: Change Of User Through Controlbar
You can use these whitelist categories, when creating a protection profile. In order to work with explicitly allowed websites, you must change the main policy in the access restriction dialog from "Following catagories are restricted, everything else is allowed" to "Following catagories are allowed, everything else is restricted": Note that Internet access through such profiles can be very limited. -
Page 58: Migration Of Parental Control To Eblockeros 1.0
The adults can temporarily take ownership of the device by entering the PIN and thereby temporarily remove the protection restrictions: After the device switchover the controlbar looks like this: The controlbar always shows the current user as well as the main user of the device. If the device is currently used ba a different user, then it can be returned to the main user by selecting “Return device”. -
Page 59: Devices
The „Device“ function shows a list of all network devices that are identified by your eBlocker in your home network. The devices are initially identified by their IP address and - as far as the eBlocker can determine - by the manufacturer. By clicking on the IP address, you open further details about the device and can adjust the settings. -
Page 60: Devices - General
IP phones and Hi-Fi components) are deactivated in the default setting. Devices for which the eBlocker is activated are displayed with an orange icon. You can define at any time whether or not the eBlocker should analyze each device individually. If the eBlocker has been activated for the device, further function are available below. -
Page 61: Devices - Blocker
Blocker" setting preempts the activation of the HTTPS function. If you set the setting to Automatic, the eBlocker will use the HTTPS function (enabled or disabled) to decide for you whether to use the domain or pattern blocker. The setting "Automatic" is our recommendation. -
Page 62: Devices - Mobile
Devices - Notifications 8.3.10 Devices – Mobile Here you can - if the eBlocker Mobile feature has been activated - activate access to your eBlocker for this device from outside your network. You can determine whether this device is only activated for Internet access then, or whether eBlocker can also be configured from the device from outside your network. -
Page 63: Devices - Detect New Devices Or Remove Devices From The List
8.3.11 Devices – Detect new devices or remove devices from the list 8.4 HTTPS Available for eBlocker Pro and eBlocker Family SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer and is a protocol used to encrypt communication "end-to-end" between two communication partners. Sometimes you may also encounter the abbreviation TLS (TLS stands for Transport Layer Security). -
Page 64: Https Status
If you feel uncomfortable with the eBlocker decrypting the HTTPS connection, please do not activate this option. Or add the websites you trust and you don't want eBlocker to look into the list of trusted websites. On these pages, for example, the eBlocker cannot detect and block trackers, and the eBlocker icon cannot be displayed either (see also Section 8.4.5). -
Page 65: Ssl Certificate
Your eBlocker certificate will be automatically renewed 4 weeks before it expires. However, you can renew the eBlocker certificate yourself at any time. Click on the button "Renew now" and follow the wizard that will help you to create the new version. Please note, however, that you must then store the new eBlocker certificate again for all devices. -
Page 66: Ssl - Trusted Apps
Please note that any activated exception list means that you cannot be protected by eBlocker on the respective websites. If no exception list has been defined for an app you are looking for, you can add it using the "Define new app"... -
Page 67: Ssl - Trusted Websites
Enter the app name and optionally add a description. The app name must be unique. Enter one or more domains to be used by the app and not to be monitored by eBlocker. Enter one domain per line. You end a line with the Enter/Return key. -
Page 68: Ssl - Manual Diagnostic Report
Update the list with the recorded connections afterwards. To find the domains and IP addresses your eBlocker should not be active on, it is necessary to try out different settings. Use the switch slide ("Test temporary rule set“), so the selected rules can be effective temporarily and test the functionalities again. -
Page 69: Ip-Anon
To enable the IP anonymization, open the controlbar. Go to “Anon” and click on “Enable IP anonymization”. On the following page, click on "IP Anonymization" on the left side of the eBlocker console and select the "Tor network" menu item in the upper right corner. - Page 70 From now on you can surf anonymously via the IP address assigned to you by the Tor network. An Internet service provider will think that you are located from one of the random chosen countries. Thus you can avoid any censorship or can have access to content that is only available in certain regions of the world.
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Page 71: Set Up Alternative Vpn Network
8.5.2 Set up alternative VPN network Instead of the standard Tor network provided by the eBlocker, you can use a VPN connection from any other VPN provider. VPN networks can be set up under "eBlocker Settings > IP Anonymization" and "VPN Networks". - Page 72 Enter a name and description for this VPN network. Finally, decide if you wish the VPN network to be available in the eBlocker controlbar by clicking on the switch slide. If you do not want the connection to be shown in the controlbar, it will only be visible in your settings and displayed as inactive.
- Page 73 In the eBlocker Controlbar, you will see the VPN network you have just created under the "Anon" menu item. The connection is verified by clicking on the VPN network, and a check mark is displayed to indicate successful connection to the VPN network.
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Page 74: Set Up The Vpn-Network From Perfecty Privacy
A Tor connection cannot be used simultaneously with an existing VPN or another existing Tor connection. 8.5.3 Set up the VPN-network from Perfecty Privacy Click the eBlocker icon and open the eBlocker controlbar. With a click on „IP-Anon“, a pulldown menu opens. Go to “configure”. Page 74 of 95 28.08.2018... - Page 75 A new site opens. Click on the tab „VPN-Network“ and then go to „Overview“, where a drop out opens. You can then click on the VPN provider compatibility list that we have complief for you. You are now lead to a site where all VPN networks are listed that have been tested by us. Click on “Perfect Privacy”.
- Page 76 Scroll down to the bottom. Type-in the exact same email address with which you have registered your eBlocker with. Click on the blue area „eBlocker Lizenz prüfen“. A username, a password and e configuration file with the ending „.ovpn“ is now provided by your VPN provider.
- Page 77 Now click on the button „New VPN provider“. A popup window opens. This wizard supports you with setting up VPN. Page 77 of 95 28.08.2018...
- Page 78 After uploading the configuration file you may have the opportunity to upload more files. You will receive more information afterwards. The information contains not supported options by the eBlocker for e.g., that are usually harmless and are not marked as error. The eBlocker can be further used with no problems. Click on “weiter”.
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Page 79: Dns
The VPN service can be individually enabled for every device. 8.6 DNS If you enable this feature, you can use your eBlocker to distribute DNS requests to a list of different DNS servers or have them resolved over the Tor network. There are three different options available to you. -
Page 80: Dns - Local Device Names
With this option you can store a list of DNS servers. This list can then be processed by the eBlocker in order of availability or in random order. You can create the individual DNS servers in the "DNS Server List" tab. -
Page 81: Blocker
8.7 Blocker Blocker – Overview 8.7.1 Here you get an overview of the used blocker features of the eBlocker. If you move the mouse over the individual symbols, you will receive further information. Status Move your mouse over the status icon and you will get a short information about the filter and the number of devices using this blocker. - Page 82 On the contrary: The page layout is usually even faster if no new compression and decompression is used for this last track. Only if your device is connected via eBlocker Mobile while on the go it should be compressed to the device.
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Page 83: System
To set the language, click either English or German. The desired language is changed immediately. 8.8.2 System - Admin-Password Activate the admin password for your eBlocker. You can also change the current admin password here. Page 83 of 95 28.08.2018... -
Page 84: System - Restart And Shutdown
8.8.3 System - Reboot and Shutdown From this page you can restart or shut down eBlocker. To restart eBlocker after shutting it down, unplug the device, wait 30 seconds and then reconnect it to the power supply. 8.8.4 System - Events The eBlocker detects events such as the network connection being disconnected or the power supply being disconnected without shutting down the eBlocker. -
Page 85: System - Reset
Factory Settings Here you can reset the eBlocker to the factory settings. Please note that all settings and activation will be deleted. You can reset the license via the eBlocker license server and then reactivate your eBlocker. Please go to the website https://www.eblocker.com/en/license-transfer/ and enter the email address with which... -
Page 86: Network
Available for eBlocker Base, eBlocker Pro and eBlocker Family In most of all cases your eBlocker can be configured in the automatic configuration mode. In some cases, for example if you have a special networking infrastructure, you might have to setup your eBlocker individually so you can use your device optimally. -
Page 87: Eblocker Mobile
Individual Settings In this mode the eBlocker assigns the IP addresses in the network. To do this, the DHCP service of the router must be switched off. The eBlocker then takes over the tasks of the DHCP service in your network. - Page 88 OpenVPN app. All steps must be performed on the device for which you want protection by your eBlocker while on the move! You must be connected to your home network during installation.
- Page 89 Copy the OpenVPN file to the configuration files folder. This is usually c:\tbd Start the OpenVPN App. Often it has already started. Select the OpenVPN icon in the task bar and there the eBlocker configuration your device connects to your eBlocker. ...
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Page 90: Quick Guides
9 Quick guides 9.1 Delete cookies, cache and browsing history in browser Depending on the browser you are using, you can delete cookies in many different ways. The deleting process for the most important browsers are explained in the following section. If your browser is not listed here, please follow your browser instruction how to delete cookies, cache and browsing history. -
Page 91: Glossary
Some providers reserve the right to lock the cost-free service if the user uses an ad-blocker. This lock is also called “content lock”. eBlocker’s aim is not to destroy the business plan of Internet providers. However, we do block ads from advertising networks for these kind of sites, because nowadays the ad banners are used for profiling. - Page 92 Network mask With help of the IP address the network mask defines which other IP addresses belong to the local net.
- Page 93 A virtual private network (VPN) extends a private network across a public network, and enables users to send and receive data across the public network as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network. Page 93 of 95 28.08.2018...
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Page 94: Appendix A Technical Specifications (Not Valid For Software Licenses)
Your eBlocker does not have a power switch. A disconnection from the power supply should be possible at any time. In case of wall mounting your eBlocker, please ensure that no wires or piping can be damaged behind the mounting surface. - Page 95 Firmware-Version eBlocker Base/Pro/Family 2.0_20180830-v36 eBlocker GmbH All rights reserved. Errors and omissions reserved eBlocker GmbH | Kaiser-Wilhelm-Str. 47 | 20355 Hamburg | Germany Page 95 of 95 28.08.2018...
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