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lockheadguy88
Jan 11, 2025Aspirant
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.
plemans
Jan 11, 2025Guru - Experienced User
what are you attempting to do it for?
Seems more like you're wanting a firewall
lockheadguy88
Jan 12, 2025Aspirant
Yes, are there any consumer grade routers with firewalls built in? I want to block external IP.s that all...
- plemansJan 12, 2025Guru - Experienced User
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
- michaelkenwardJan 12, 2025Guru - Experienced User
lockheadguy88 wrote:
I want to block external IP.s that all...
Perhaps you would get better advice if you explained why you want to do that and what you mean by "external IPs".
It is generally more constructive to spell out the ultimate goal rather than some possible solution.
Just another user with time on their hands.