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lexisdude
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Jul 30, 2016
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ROKU app or ROKU support in Netgear Genie

Would be nice to see support for the ROKU in the form of a ROKU app which allows bypass of OPENDNS filtering ; or an option via Genie to put a list of IPs which will automatically use a bypass.

Problem is: ROKU apps and ROKU channels are also filtered based upon OPENDNS settings. It's all in or none in - which is not a very friendly option for those that want to have full control over filtering. I understand that OPENDNS is set the way that they are - and NETGEAR or any other router is at the mercy of their options; but NETGEAR is not at the mercy of them in having the ability to add bypass options based on IP or MAC addressing directly onto the router.

This would make many people happy campers - as certain devices (such as the ROKU) have extremely limited setup options when it comes to networks.

3 Comments

  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    NETGEAR Employee Retired

    Thank you for this idea!

    Will forward this to the management for review.

  • We are coming up on the 3 year annniversary of this idea. What is the status of how to manage OpenDNS with NetGenie-like capability on Roku devices?