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avalayi's avatar
avalayi
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Feb 20, 2025

How to block websites in Netgear router

I tried blocking the websites using router settings Advanced -> Security -> Block Sites. I set Keyword blocking to Always and then entered keyword and domain names (google, google.com, www.google.com) and hit Apply and then reboot the router and restarted the browser. Still I don't see the website blocked. How do I fix this problem? I am using Mesh with Router (MR70). Has anyone faced similar issue? How do I resolve this?

2 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Feb 20, 2025

    Try using a DNS service like OpenDNS or NextDNS

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Feb 20, 2025

    Most website blocking is broken because of httpS. The s part signifies the encryption between user/sever (simplified). that encryption breaks the blocking. Like FURRYe38 says, one way around that is to use a DNS filtering service. Or even roll your own with something line pihole on the raspberry pi or unbound.