Install a device in between the router and modem to restrict access to inappropriate sites.
Install a device in between the router and modem to restrict access to inappropriate sites.
You're looking for a more stable setup. Consider using a wired connection directly between the router and modem, possibly leveraging a network management tool like Steven Black Hosts List. Avoid complex configurations such as building a Raspberry Pi or dealing with Windows quirks. If you need Ethernet settings, try the built-in properties rather than relying on host files. Let me know if you'd like alternatives.
It's been a long time since I assembled a pi-hole box using a Raspberry Pi, though I didn't think it was extremely challenging. There are also numerous online guides that simplify the setup process.
DNS isn't functioning properly. It's simple to adjust the configuration in Windows. There are many assumptions behind this change. Please stop offering unsolicited guidance. This is really confusing. I don't have the capacity to support anything if it doesn't meet requirements.
Again, no need for parental guidance. The matter isn’t about parents. Regarding software, the concern is avoiding it appearing in the taskbar or redirecting to outdated branded sites like NetNanny from the early 2000s. It’s pointless. DNS works fine if Windows prevents an admin account from altering settings through the OS side to bypass my router’s configuration. Blocking Ethernet Properties isn’t an option either, since no one has addressed that thread.
You could try using Steven Black's setup, but only the router—no modems needed. Your ISP seems to be causing issues.
Steven Blacks website addresses are merely a collection of links—just provide the IP address of the site you wish to access, and you can bypass it. Using Opera with the VPN option may also work. Confiscating their mobile devices is another approach.
The setup is straightforward—it only requires using Pi. A Pi is a preloaded computer; just connect power and install the Pihole software. The main challenge is finding Raspberry Pis, which are currently hard to come by. You can adjust DNS settings through most routers, though this isn’t a perfect solution. Blocking access with firewalls can help, but it still demands some technical skills. If you’re not comfortable with configuration, it might be a tougher situation.
I just want to try the Steven Black host file. I can't use it on Windows 10 because it's a major problem that blocks network functions for hours while processing an 8MB file. I need better hardware. Ethernet in, Ethernet out, following the host file from Steven Black. A Pi doesn't support this, so why is it useful? I'm silencing this. No one is listening, they're just echoing what others say.