block kids' gaming websites, certain hours, stock ASUS firmware

Oct 7th, 2020 8:11 pm

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stansoltz [OP]: Deal Addict; Apr 5, 2009; 1086 posts; 318 upvotes

Oct 7th, 2020 8:11 pm

block kids' gaming websites, certain hours, stock ASUS firmware

With COVID, my kids are addicted to roblox and diggerz games. I have an ASUS rt-66u running my main show... where and what do i do to limit hours/access to those domains?

Oct 7th, 2020 11:10 pm

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kramer1: Deal Addict; Apr 29, 2018; 2968 posts; 2262 upvotes; Vancouver

Oct 7th, 2020 11:10 pm

The trick is not to block them, but to give your kids underpowered unbranded hardware. That way they are forced to mess with it to make their games work, which teaches them computer skills

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Oct 8th, 2020 1:16 am

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ShinNoodles: Deal Addict; Aug 27, 2003; 2172 posts; 1695 upvotes

Oct 8th, 2020 1:16 am

In the Parental Control panel, you can block network access to specific devices entirely for certain hours of the day. This prevents ANY internet access, though, not just the specific website(s). You're not going to find the level of granularity of control that you're looking for on the router.

Oct 8th, 2020 1:28 am

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Dreamrider: Deal Addict; Jan 12, 2017; 3391 posts; 4381 upvotes; B.C.

Oct 8th, 2020 1:28 am

Huh? Taking the device out of their hands not an option?

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Oct 8th, 2020 2:21 am

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Gee: Deal Expert; Aug 2, 2004; 37305 posts; 10542 upvotes; East Gwillimbury

Oct 8th, 2020 2:21 am

If you have a spare machine or a Raspberry Pi, install Pi-Hole or AdGuard Home

No spare computer? Edit the host file on their computer

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Dec 22nd, 2020 6:16 pm

#6

luking: Sr. Member; Mar 6, 2010; 870 posts; 364 upvotes; Brampton

Dec 22nd, 2020 6:16 pm

stansoltz wrote: ↑ With COVID, my kids are addicted to roblox and diggerz games. I have an ASUS rt-66u running my main show... where and what do i do to limit hours/access to those domains?

I use parental controls on router along with open dns and windows parental controls

Dec 22nd, 2020 8:22 pm

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SW20 MR2: Sr. Member; Jun 3, 2006; 972 posts; 358 upvotes; Markham

Dec 22nd, 2020 8:22 pm

I block the IPs from internet access based on a set schedule. I do this thru my Bell Fibe modem, which is also my router.

Dec 22nd, 2020 8:46 pm

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Drthorne: Deal Fanatic; Nov 18, 2005; 5091 posts; 1520 upvotes; Kitchener

Dec 22nd, 2020 8:46 pm

Install the Asus Router app on your phone, then block device by time of day using parental control. I find the app more convenient and easier than having to login to the router

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Dec 22nd, 2020 9:41 pm

#9

dazz: Deal Fanatic; Dec 10, 2004; 7348 posts; 2985 upvotes; Canada

Dec 22nd, 2020 9:41 pm

stansoltz wrote: ↑ With COVID, my kids are addicted to roblox and diggerz games. I have an ASUS rt-66u running my main show... where and what do i do to limit hours/access to those domains?

If you don't want a separate software installed on their machines, then perhaps get a better router with more such options. You can limit their speed, if needed, block,kick, etc. I know my archer

I use voice typing, expect mistakes...

Jan 5th, 2021 5:15 am

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luking: Sr. Member; Mar 6, 2010; 870 posts; 364 upvotes; Brampton

Jan 5th, 2021 5:15 am

Drthorne wrote: ↑ Install the Asus Router app on your phone, then block device by time of day using parental control. I find the app more convenient and easier than having to login to the router

Does the Asus Router App allow more fine grained control of time when access is off. Example in 15 or 30 mins block instead of 1 hour?

Jan 5th, 2021 5:17 am

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luking: Sr. Member; Mar 6, 2010; 870 posts; 364 upvotes; Brampton

Jan 5th, 2021 5:17 am

stansoltz wrote: ↑ With COVID, my kids are addicted to roblox and diggerz games. I have an ASUS rt-66u running my main show... where and what do i do to limit hours/access to those domains?

I am fiddling with these but don't like the limitation of using an hour as the minimum time block. Wish this router offered similar flexibility as my older smartrg505N modem where I could add any time instead of limited to hourly chunks.