OpenDNS is a best free widely used service which can be very well implemented and effectively used for a faster and safer network better reliable when Web security and content filtering matters. Other than providing a free service, OpenDNS is providing a premium service for an enterprise customer which adds extra features like 24/7 phone and email support with SLA, flexible administration, audit log and ad-free block pages.
The features of OpenDNS are ;
Security Concerns Open DNS provides
- Web Content Filtering
- PhishTank Anti-Phishing
- Malware Site Protection / Botnet Protection
- Whitelist / Blacklist
DNS Infrastructure
- Globally Distributed Network
- Anycast Routing Technology
Customized Reports
- Detailed Charts and Stats
- Daily Email Reports
- Archived Stats and Logs
Intelligent Navigation
- SmartCache
- OpenDNS Search Assistance
- Short Url
- Typo Correction
Interface Customization
- NXDOMAIN Customization
- Block Pages Customization
- Custom Logo / Custom Message
But why should you consider for your network?
- Securing network from malicious web content.
- Better bandwidth consumption using the web content filtering.
- No hardware device required.
- SmartCache provides more reliable and faster internet experience.
- Instant implementation.
- Administration and management is easy from a web-based account.
How to implement Open DNS in your network?
The best practice of configuring the OpenDNS ip address is on the device which is assigned to lease the ip address for the network. It could be a router or even a DHCP server.
OpenDNS IP Address
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
Once you are signup for an account you will be getting access to a dashboard were you can configure your openDNS for your networks.
On the settings tab you can add multiple networks and select them to administer it.
Pre-Defined Filters
Once network is added click on the Ip address to view more advanced features. It gives you options to select a pre- defined web filter rules and feature to allow or block a website in your network.
Creating Custom Webfilter
The customized web filters are very convenient according to your business.
Security Features
Its very easy to implement in a network. Try it and let us know about it.
Open DNS is a best free widely used service which can be very well implemented and effectively used for a faster and safer network better reliable when Web security and content filtering matters.
Other than providing a free service Open DNS is providing a premium service for an enterprise customer which adds extra features like 24/7 phone and email support with SLA, flexible administration, audit log and ad-free block pages.
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