Parental Controls not filtering keyword urls

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jwilkin

2021-05-13 16:10:54

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Parental Controls not filtering keyword urls

2021-05-13 16:10:54

Model: Archer A20

Hardware Version: V3

Firmware Version: 1.0.3 Build 20191026 rel.16299(5553)

I am trying to use the parent controls feature to disallow my daughter to visit certain websites. So far no matter what I have tried, using the "Filter Content" section, nothing is being filtered. Every url I put in is allowed... are their wildcards I need to know about? should I just have to put in the domain?

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Tony

2021-05-19 14:56:24

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Re:Parental Controls not filtering keyword urls

2021-05-19 14:56:24

@jwilkin

If you set profiles (ex. child profile) and added keywords, and nothing is being blocked the MAC address on the device may be changing. The router uses a unique identifier in order to actively block.

What you can do to test if it even works at blocking at all is to pause the internet access in the parental control menu. If that doesn't work I would check your daughter's smartphone to make sure the security feature is disabled that randomizes MAC addresses.

If you search for articles such as "How to turn off MAC randomization for Android" and another for iPhone you should see quick guides.

With respect to keywords, you would put the site and .com. For example, if I wanted to block Reddit, I would put the app/website entry of: reddit.com

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