the following is a list of the web features that you can choose to allow access to.

    1 activex

    activex is a programming language that is used to embed small programs in web pages. it is generally considered an insecure protocol to allow into a network since it is possible for malicious programmers to write controls that can delete files, compromise security, or cause other damage.

    2 java

    java is also used to embed small programs, also called applets, in web pages. it is generally considered safer than activex since it has more thorough safety mechanisms. however, some administrators may

    choose to filter out java since there have been instances

    of bugs in these safety mechanisms.

    3 cookies

    cookies are used by web servers to track usage.

    unfortunately, cookies can be programmed not only to identify the visitor to the site, but also to track that visitor's activities. because they represent a potential loss of privacy, some administrators may choose to block cookies.

    4 web proxy

    when a proxy server is located on the wan it is possible for lan users to circumvent content filtering by pointing to this proxy server. this feature disables access to proxy servers located on the wan. it has no effect on those located on the lan.