Block Inappropriate Content

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Block Inappropriate Content
Block Inappropriate Content
2021-03-28 15:55:10
Model: ER605 (TL-R605)  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.0.1

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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Re:Block Inappropriate Content
2021-04-01 09:24:00

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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2021-04-01 15:26:00

@JSDamgaard Thanks, I hadn't considered that, I'll give it a try.  Much appeciated!

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2021-04-01 19:26:42
Thanks for the information. Where do I change that setting?
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2021-04-01 20:53:53

@flyjar 

 

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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Re:Block Inappropriate Content
2021-04-01 21:07:32

@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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