| 摘要 |
A network access policy 109 is distributed from a gateway device 105 to each one of a plurality of user terminals 101, 102, 103, 104 forming a logical device family for enforcement. The gateway device is configured as a router between the Internet 106 and a private local area network. Each user terminal is capable of connecting to either the private local area network or a cellular data network 107 to access the Internet. The gateway device is configured to distribute the network access policy to each one of the plurality of user terminals, and the network access policy has user-defined parameters specifying terms of access to the Internet. The plurality of user terminals are configured to abide by the network access policy irrespective of whether they are connected to the private local area network or to the cellular data network to access the internet. The policy may specify allowed periods of access, acceptable usage, prohibit particular websites/applications or restrict particular content in messages. Prohibited actions attempted may be logged. Parental/guardian control for childrens internet access is embodied. The policy may be enforced by the clients themselves, by the local gateway/router 105 or at a remote enforcement server 110. |
