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dpeng1124
Dec 13, 2020Initiate
Advanced-Security-Block Sites feature not working after firmware update V1.2.0.76_1.0.1
Product: Nighthawk AC1750 router I was able to block sites successfully before installing the firmware V1.2.0.76_1.0.1 update. After doing this firmware update and in trying to block websites using...
GlenW
Dec 23, 2021Aspirant
Since the most recent firmware update the parental controls don't work with OpenDNS nor are we able to block specific sites using the router portal.
I purchased this router specifically for these options. Please this need to be addressed.
I purchased this router specifically for these options. Please this need to be addressed.
- schumakuDec 23, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Two different issues:
GlenW wrote:
Since the most recent firmware update the parental controls don't work with OpenDNSWild guess: You configured the OpenDNS IPs on the router, but the DHCP server does issue the ISP-assigned DNS IPs instead?
GlenW wrote:
nor are we able to block specific sites using the router portal.Keyword blocking can only work on plain http sites - something rare these days.
- michaelkenwardDec 23, 2021Guru - Experienced User
GlenW wrote:
Since the most recent firmware update the parental controls don't work with OpenDNS nor are we able to block specific sites using the router portal.Which parental controls?
More than six months ago Netgear announced that it is killing the free Live Parental Controls.
NOTICE: Live Parental Control Service based on Ope... - NETGEAR Communities
Netgear now wants people to sign up for a paid subscription. Unfortunately, the R7450 is one of the recent routers that does not support this service.
Which products support NETGEAR Smart Parental Controls? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Other devices support Circle:
Which NETGEAR routers support Circle Smart Parental Controls? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Circle also needs a subscription.