Block Inappropriate Content
My apologies if already posted somewhere but I can't seem to find it. I am trying to limit access to inappropriate websites from this LAN set-up (e.g. adult content). I can see were I can create rules to block one website at a time but that isn't really practical. Is there a way to block inappropriate content more broadly wimilar to some of the personal routers out there?
Thanks,
The Wookie
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An easy approach is to use DNS. There are several DNS servers to choose from. You just set the DNS server for your LAN.
For my kids VLAN i use Cloudflare 1.1.1.3 which will block malware and adult sites.
https://blog.cloudflare.com/introducing-1-1-1-1-for-families/
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@JSDamgaard Thanks, I hadn't considered that, I'll give it a try. Much appeciated!
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Under Wired Networks and LAN, I selected the VLAN I wanted to modify. (e.g. Kids VLAN)
I switched DNS server from automatic to manual and 1.1.1.3 and 1.0.0.3.
I will battle test it tonight to see if it works. From their blog it says to use the following:
Malware Blocking Only
Primary DNS: 1.1.1.2
Secondary DNS: 1.0.0.2
Malware and Adult Content
Primary DNS: 1.1.1.3
Secondary DNS: 1.0.0.3
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@flyjar under SiteSettings/WiredNetworks/LAN where you configure your LAN's. For a specific LAN, there is a DNS Server option Auto or Manual. If you set it to Manual you can specific a primary and a secondary DNS server for the specific LAN. You can also specify DNS servers under WAN advanced settings. These will be used for a LAN in Auto mode.
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