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Internet blocking for certain devices at specific times
Hi, I have been looking into possible solutions to automatically block internet access to kids computer and iPAD each night around 9PM. I have an ORBI and have Genie installed. Looks like the onl...
I'm looking for the same solution. I want to completely shut off internet access to my kids iPads on school nights at a specific time but keep the other 10 devices connected. Why is this not a feature??? I know that they have parental controls with filtering levels but why wouldn't they add a feature that completely blocks Internet access entirely? FYI...I just returned the Velop mesh network system because even though they DO support this feature, even after working with their tech-support for over 10 hours we were never able to get it successfully working for more than just one day. If you do decide to get the Velop, I would suggest that you research this before you purchase it.
I have tried a few mesh systems prior to Orbi, and I may try more as I can still return it. Performance wise orbi seems to be solid, but the admin tools are terrible. Ubiquiti's Amplifi HD has the lead in terms of simple setup and adminstration. Overall very good performance but we have 5 boys , xbox's, smart tvs, etc....not typical. It allowed me to create a device profile and associate blackout periods for this profile. Super easy. Phone app was far more functionaly than orbi's which seems to only really do one thing, allow you to pause devices. Very dissappointed netgear...