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lockheadguy88's avatar
Jan 11, 2025

Netgear WiFi Router WIth External IP Blocking Capability?

Are there any Netgear home wifi routers that allow external IP blocking on the router? I am surprised I haven't been able to find any consumer grade routers with this capability. 

4 Replies

  • what are you attempting to do it for? 

    Seems more like you're wanting a firewall 

    • lockheadguy88's avatar
      lockheadguy88
      Aspirant

      Yes, are there any consumer grade routers with firewalls built in? I want to block external IP.s that all...

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru

        Most all have the most basic firewall built in but its not modifiable like I'm sure you're wanting. You'd do betting by checking into just getting a firewall, building your own router and installing pfsense to it, or going the business grade