How to Use Access Control in Access Gateway - AnySecura Manual
This guide will show you how to manage the powerful Access Control function from the Home page of your AnySecura Access Gateway. You'll learn to easily enable or disable this core security feature with a single click, giving you immediate command over your network's access policies.
You'll also become familiar with the dashboard's vital statistics, including your device's basic information and real-time IP data. Understanding these metrics will help you monitor your network's health and make informed decisions before activating AnySecura's security controls for a smooth deployment.
Selecting "Home" allows you to perform the "Enable/Disable Access Control Function" operation, as well as view the device's basic information, IP statistics, and the latest 24-hour device traffic data.
Control Function
By default, the Access Control function is disabled.
Click the button 
to enable the control. The button will change to and the control status in the basic information will show as "In Control".
Click the button 
again to stop the access control function. The button will change back to , and the control status in the basic information will show as "Disabled".
Note
To avoid disruptions during the deployment process, it is recommended to configure the relevant settings for the Access Device and AnySecura security policies before enabling the Access Control function.
Basic Information
The device's basic information includes the following:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Hardware Model | The hardware model information of the Access Device. |
| Current Version | The current functional software version. Initially, it shows the factory version. If any upgrade or downgrade has been performed, it reflects the version after the operation. |
| Uptime | The total running time of the Access Device. |
| Control Status | The status of whether the Access Control function is enabled on the device. |
For more detailed device information, you can visit "About > About Access Gateway Info".
IP Statistics
IP count information includes the following:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Current Online IP Count | The number of IPs that are actively communicating through the Access Device. |
| Total IPs Passed Through | The total number of IPs that have passed through the Access Device during the current session. The count resets after a device reboot. |
| Blocked IP Count | The number of IPs that have been blocked or detected as illegal by the Access Device. |
| Online Visitor Count | The number of visitor IPs currently logged in. |
Latest 24-Hour Device Traffic Information
Displays the traffic data for the last 24 hours that has passed through the Access Device.