Use your router's settings to restrict access to undesirable sites.
Use your router's settings to restrict access to undesirable sites.
You can easily add many blocked websites using your router settings. Look for the router’s web interface or mobile app and navigate to the firewall or security section. There should be options to create or update a blacklist. For the best sources, check reputable sites like Kaspersky, Malwarebytes, or official antivirus support pages. This will help keep your children safe online.
I haven't configured that particular router, so I'm unsure about the available options. If you can restrict access to certain sites through the router's interface, it should guide you on how. For continuous use, consider tools like PiHole—you can deploy it in a virtual machine without needing a physical Raspberry Pi.
The easiest approach is to utilize an existing child-friendly DNS server and configure a second wireless network where this server is included in the DHCP settings. This setup works well for clients connecting to the new network. However, it can be easily circumvented, and many alternative methods also offer similar workarounds.
Confirm this, my parents used software that ran on Windows for this, but then provided me with a Linux machine. A strong bond with your children where you can discuss online risks and concerns is just as vital as any effort to make those issues less accessible. However, this isn't something a tech forum can give guidance on.
I'm past the attempts at learning and connecting, but I won't go into specifics. It seems a blocked list in the router is the best option unless Spectrum provides that service. I've changed the IPv4 DNS settings, but I'm unsure about the IPv6 part.
Configure DNS redirection on the router first. Then deploy a pi-hole virtual machine. For cellular access, check your specific setup since details vary.