1. OpenDNS
● George Matzen: Webermeier Memorial Library
In this presentation I hope to provide the viewer the
necessary information to implement OpenDNS as
their CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act) web
filter.

2. Why OpenDNS?
● It's free (or very low cost depending how generous you are. I mean
this stuff doesn't write itself, so if you can afford to kick a little
something to the people that did all the work then that's cool...)
● It can be implemented across every computer
connected to your network (Including wireless computers not
normally on your network)
● It can be customized from any web browser.
● It verges on Stupid Easy to do.

3. Will OpenDNS Work for me?
Do you...
● have Broadband Internet?
● have a Router that handles distributing that internet?
(not technically needed but makes things MUCH easier)
● get tired of keyword blocking programs that are a
little TOO sensitive?

4. Getting Started
● Navigate your browser of choice (I like Google
Chrome) to http://www.opendns.com

5. Getting Started
● Set up an account

6. Getting Started
● Fill out your info

7. Getting Started
● Select Router (unless you aren't doing it via router but then you're
on you own...or can talk to me when we're done.)

8. Getting Started
● Select YOUR Router
At this point every router is a little
different and you'll need to follow the
directions for your router from here
on.
Luckily the instructions are pretty
simple and detailed.
Once the new DNS settings are in
place your done except for...

9. Customization!
● Login to your Account

10. Customization!
● Select Settings

11. Customization!
● Click on the IP Address for the network.
This is Probably
the trickiest part
of the whole
thing...

12. Customization!
● Select the
types of
sites you
want to
block.
The presets are a
good place to
start.

13. Customization!
● Add specific sites to the White or Black Lists

14. And DONE!
And now for the practical portion of the presentation!
Any volunteers?