parental control Schedule device connection

Question

I am looking for scheduling control over specific connected devices to allow or disallow internet connection. I don't see that with Orbie or with the Genie or with the parental control page. I previously owned a WRT1900 and that software on Web and Mobile did allow me to control internet access per device in the parental controls - However, I do not see that function in this new Orbie controls either on web or mobile.

JGold · Answer

This feature would be incredibly helpful, and is very common on routers.

Specially, the ability to turn on/off access by device (not IP) based on a schedule. For example, I would like to automatically turn off access to the gaming console between 10 PM and 9 AM every day, turn off smartphone between 4 PM and 7 PM on weekdays, etc, etc.

Please advise.

Crg1 · Answer

Will it come at some time or is there a workaround? My older WRT1900 had it in the web and mobile app.

chrisyng · Answer

You can always utilize the "Block Services" and "schedule" functions under the security tab of your router..&nbsp;Create a rule to filter out all TCP service for specific IPs under the Block Services section and set it to "Per Schedule" , then go into the "Schedule" tab and set up the time frame you want things to be blocked..&nbsp;Not quite as simple as some other router's parental controls, however provides the same results

DarrenM · Answer

Hello Crg1

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Orbi does not have the function to individually control devices access.

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DarrenM

RUDY06 · Answer

Agreed!&nbsp;Scheduling is a very big missing component. &nbsp;&nbsp;Netgear...please advise if this option will be added.

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