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Basic ParentAl Controls not working
Have been using Basic Parental Controls with Open DNS for years with no problem with numerous netgear routers, new Orbi router also working fine since purchase Nov 2018, but for last few weeks haves t...
- Do you use the OpenDNS Parental COntrol to block sites and services or do you also use time controlled access?
- Any reason why not using Circle? It works well with the basic free subscribtion to block sites and services per user.
Yes I have tried Circle - it block T-Mobile WiFi calling even when VPN is allowed. I tried it last year and even spoke extensively with Netgear support and Circle support without any success.
I just tried Circle again earlier this week since Basic Parental Controls was not working, but same result - WiFi Calling gets blocked! I have poor cell coverage at home (regardless of carrier) so I have to have WiFi Calling.
Thanks for your reply.
Anyone else having problems with Basic Parental Controls?
Thanks to all in advance.