Resetting the Orbi by passes device control

[Chibzor]

We use the Device Manager within the app to turn of the internet to TV, etc. at night so the kids don't have access to the internet. Somehow they have figured out that unplugging and plugging in the router will restore internet. This is really frustrating for parents trying to use the device manager to restrict screen time.

HELP!

[antinode]

> [...] Somehow they have figured out that unplugging and plugging in
> the router will restore internet. [...]

   I wouldn't expect a power cycle to do that, but I would expect that
pressing the "Reset" button would.

   The security of your LAN begins with the physical security of its
major components.  When that fails, all is lost.

   If you can't trust your children, then you'd need to secure the
router.  Alternatively, you could lock up the children.

[FURRYe38]

You might want ot try out NGs Smart Parental Controls:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Circle-Smart-Parental-Controls/bd-p/en-home-circle

If you have the Orbi with built in modem, Be sure to visit and post about that model on the Orbi with built in modem forum:

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-with-Built-in-Cable-Modem/bd-p/en-home-orbi-cable

Good Luck. 

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@Chibzor wrote:

We use the Device Manager within the app to turn of the internet to TV, etc. at night so the kids don't have access to the internet. Somehow they have figured out that unplugging and plugging in the router will restore internet. This is really frustrating for parents trying to use the device manager to restrict screen time.

HELP!

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[vajim]

Have you tried this

https://community.netgear.com/t5/Circle-Smart-Parental-Controls/bd-p/en-home-circle