Netgear Rax 40 prevents site access.
Netgear Rax 40 prevents site access.
You're trying to configure a blocklist on your Rax40 router for unsafe content. The web interface supports keyword and domain blocking, but it seems to be malfunctioning. A Netgear support note mentions issues with HTTPS sites, which is unusual given the limited number of non-HTTPS sites. You're wondering if adjusting the Host file in Windows 11 could help, and whether that approach has drawbacks. There are many online guides available for copying and applying blocklists.
Check if the PC's DNS configuration is directed at the Netgear router.
Manual accepts the idea, so it seems that feature is mostly not helpful. You’ll likely need to configure a pi-hole instead.
The most recent tech support piece on this topic dates back to 2022. Chrome began alerting users about the absence of HTTPS long before that, which seems unrealistic. It shouldn’t be so difficult to restrict access for families with less technical expertise.
It's not an issue, it's a technical limitation. HTTPS secures the page by using a unique key pair for each server and device, meaning you can't simply read the content without decrypting it first, which defeats the main reason for using HTTPS.
It isn't required to analyze the site content; it's not a filter but a block. When you request YouTube through the router and it's instructed to block Youtube.com, it simply refuses to process the request without scanning. If changing the host is possible, that should allow modification at the router level.
The main concern is the absence of a relevant function, only keyword blocking exists. This means it lacks a helpful capability, though it does have an unnecessary one.
The specific guide for handling this on the router mentions "domain names," though for Netgear it likely received thorough development similar to a high-end vehicle.