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I've got an old router (N450) and now that the kids are old enough to be online, I need to start blocking sites. However, I cannot get any sites to get blocked. Steps: 1. Login via the browser 2....
Good to know about the HTTPS issue. In the site(s) I was testing, I was certainly using HTTPS sites - which seems to be commonplace today. Well crud. Thanks for the tip! I'll give this all a shot on a few non-HTTPS sites.
Hello mrmiller23,
I understand that you are having issues blocking sites using your NETGEAR router's site blocking feature.
The steps you have listed are the correct steps to block a site using the router.
Please try the following:
1. Ensure that the "Allow trusted IP to visit blocked sites" is not selected.
2. Disconnect the devices connected to the network then reconnect them after 10 seconds.
(Please note: This site blocking feature does not work with HTTPS websites)
Let me know if this helps.
Best,
Kevin
Community Team
Good to know about the HTTPS issue. In the site(s) I was testing, I was certainly using HTTPS sites - which seems to be commonplace today. Well crud. Thanks for the tip! I'll give this all a shot on a few non-HTTPS sites.