Internet Content Rating Association

Six easy steps to using Netscape Communicator 4.5x and RSACi together.

Step 1

Start Netscape Communicator
Pull down the Help menu.
Select 'NetWatch'...


Step 2 Click on the link to begin the setup process. RSACi effectively blocks unwanted content in four areas: Language, Nudity, Sex, and Violence.


	Step 3 Click on 'Recognize RSACi Ratings' Clicking on the window next to a category will give you a menu containing a brief description of each content level. Simply select the level appropriate for your needs.

Step 4

You will now be prompted for a password. This password will be used to lock the settings - you must have this password to be able to turn ratings on or off, and to set the levels of restriction.

From time to time it is probably a good idea to change your password!

Step 5

'Allow users to see unrated sites' - Unchecking this box will block any and all sites that have not rated with RSACi. This can be very helpful given the nature of the web and how quickly new sites are being set up every day. Most users choose to check this box.

Unchecking this box can prove too restrictive and ultimately, self-defeating.

Complete the setup process by clicking on 'Save Changes'

Step 6

Give it a test!
Try going to the Playboy Home Page. If you have set your levels below "4304" and are blocked, congratulations! If not, start again and see if you missed something.

If you need further assistance on this matter, write to for more help.

Further Help

Whilst ICRA is not able formally to maintain a support function the team are willing to offer help wherever practically possible. E-mails can be sent via the link below to the team in the UK and will be answered as soon as possible (typically within a day or two, always within 5 days). ICRA is not able to offer telephone support.

Further support:

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