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Orbi not blocking sites in Keyword/Domain list

The original post is here: https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-not-blocking-sites-in-Keyword-Domain-list/td-p/1845336

Netgear has not replied to that post with a solution, but closed that post due to 'inactivity'. I think that's quite lame, so here's the new post.

 

So far we know the problem is that the 'Block Sites' functionality only blocks http (non-secured) sites that matches the keyword. Some people thought that it works for Edge but does not work for Chrome. Well, the reason for that behaviour is that when you enter an URL into Chrome, Chrome defaults it to a https URL. But Edge will default it to a http URL. Let's try this:

 

1. Configure your Orbi to block "twopalyergames.org".

2. Open Chrome, enter the url "twopalyergames.org". Orbi does not block it, and you can see that the site is secured.

3. Type the full http URL into the address field "http://twoplayergames.org". Now it is blocked by Orbi in Chrome.

4. Now open Edge, enter the url "twopalyergames.org". Orbi blocks it, and you can see that the site is NOT secured.

5. Type the full https URL into the address field "https://twoplayergames.org". Now it is not blocked by Orbi in Edge, and you can see the site is secured.

 

For sites that auto redirects from http to https, you will never be able to block it. For example, http://mylotto.co.nz.

 

Come on Netgear, we paid a fortune for your product, when are you going to release the firmware to fix this issue?

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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