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Bomberdile
Jul 19, 2023Tutor
Block web sites not working on HTTPS Sites --> I'm returning my netgear ax11000
I just bought this router (AX11000) to block specific websites for a specific time for my whole household. I just found out that it is not possible to block websites as specified on https://kb.netge...
- Jul 19, 2023Re: NextDNS... sure it can! Look in Parental Control -> Recreation Time
PS: you will find no consumer router that can block HTTPS on its own.
FURRYe38
Jul 19, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Most home routers don't block HTTPS sites. They only block sites with HTTP. No secure sites.
To block HTTPS, try using a DNS service like OpenDNS or NextDNS services to help block HTTPS sites.
Bomberdile
Jul 19, 2023Tutor
Thank you very much for your fast reply and suggested solutions. Sadly opendns and next dns can't be scheduled.
For example, I want to block youtube.com from 11 pm to 5 pm
- microchip8Jul 19, 2023MasterRe: NextDNS... sure it can! Look in Parental Control -> Recreation Time
PS: you will find no consumer router that can block HTTPS on its own.- BomberdileJul 19, 2023Tutor
Thanks a lot! This looks promising. I did not find this myself.
You saved my evening. I may even have to keep my netgear router because the router of my provider does not allow to change the dns server.
Have a nice evening.
- FURRYe38Jul 19, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Let us know how it turns out.
Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/24231/How-do-I-back-up-the-router-configuration-settings-on-my-Nighthawk-router