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URL filtering does not seem to work

URL filtering does not seem to work
URL filtering does not seem to work
2024-01-30 15:23:31 - last edited 2024-01-31 01:17:40
Model: ER605 (TL-R605)  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 2.2.4

Hello,

 

So im trying to use URL filtering to block things for my kiddo. Yet, it seems that the sites just get loaded even tho they are in the deny list.

Is it required that the DNS settings of the client are configured to be the router? Because now they are pointing towards 2 PI-Hole servers.

 

Anyway, some screenshots:

 

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As for testing, just one IP has been configured which is:

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The new policies have been applied i have confirmed that into the application result log. Also, the IP address of my client is 192.168.5.71 as indicated.I have also ran a ipconfig /flushdns. Still, www.youtube.com is accessible. 

 

Same goes for when i try it inPrivate. Controller version is the last version.

 

Also with IPgroup:Any the block doesnt work.

 

How can i fix this?

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Re:URL filtering does not seem to work-Solution
2024-01-31 01:17:32 - last edited 2024-01-31 01:17:40

Hi @Naldjer 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

You might wanna use the search function on the forum.

 

If you have the pi-hole, why not set up the block from the DNS server? At least people from GitHub run the update of the URL. The guide I give is merely a list of the URLs that YTB might use based on the search results from Google. So I don't guarantee it would be effective on all platforms (i.e. cellphone YTB app).

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Re:URL filtering does not seem to work-Solution
2024-07-10 03:34:32 - last edited 2024-07-10 03:34:38

Hi  @NorCalJohn 

You can check out this firmware and see if it resolves the problem.

ER605(UN) V2 2.2.6 20240621 Pre-Release Firmware (Released on July 3rd, 2024)

The reason is mainly the Chrome updated its settings which caused the access is bypassed.

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Re:URL filtering does not seem to work-Solution
2024-01-31 01:17:32 - last edited 2024-01-31 01:17:40

Hi @Naldjer 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

You might wanna use the search function on the forum.

 

If you have the pi-hole, why not set up the block from the DNS server? At least people from GitHub run the update of the URL. The guide I give is merely a list of the URLs that YTB might use based on the search results from Google. So I don't guarantee it would be effective on all platforms (i.e. cellphone YTB app).

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Re:URL filtering does not seem to work
2024-05-13 12:22:13

  @Naldjer Hello .

I have TP-Link ER605 v2, and I made upgrade latest version ER605(UN)_V2_2.2.4 Build 20240119, after this Upgrade my WebFilter websites doesn't work, before upgrade firmware everythink it was OK, now all blocked websites Router is opening.

Any idea what Can I do, is there a solutions or better downgrade.

Thanks in advance.

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Re:URL filtering does not seem to work
2024-05-14 01:10:13

Hi @Allianztech 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

Allianztech wrote

  @Naldjer Hello .

I have TP-Link ER605 v2, and I made upgrade latest version ER605(UN)_V2_2.2.4 Build 20240119, after this Upgrade my WebFilter websites doesn't work, before upgrade firmware everythink it was OK, now all blocked websites Router is opening.

Any idea what Can I do, is there a solutions or better downgrade.

Thanks in advance.

A downgrade is the same process as an upgrade.

Recommend you read on this guide: How to Configure Web Filtering to Block Sites

If you need any further assistance on the matter, please start a new thread with details.

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Re:URL filtering does not seem to work
2024-06-07 00:31:30 - last edited 2024-07-09 02:12:38

  @Clive_A I have the same issue with er605. The URL filter which worked previously is now broken. I upgraded firmware through the Omada Software Controller. How do you do a downgrade through the Omada controller? I see no option for that.

 

EDIT: I found how to downgrade. Testing that now.

 

EDIT 2: The downgrade didn't help. It actually corrupted my configuration and I had to start all over. URL filtering still did not work with a completly new configuration.

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Re:URL filtering does not seem to work
2024-07-08 21:55:20
Did a downgrade solve your issue or did you give up on it? I have looked at the guide previously but it doesn't explain why websites are blocked in 1 browser but not others (cleared browser dns and local dns cache)
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Re:URL filtering does not seem to work
2024-07-09 02:24:11 - last edited 2024-07-09 04:15:51

Hi @NorCalJohn 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

NorCalJohn wrote

  @Clive_A I have the same issue with er605. The URL filter which worked previously is now broken. I upgraded firmware through the Omada Software Controller. How do you do a downgrade through the Omada controller? I see no option for that.

 

EDIT: I found how to downgrade. Testing that now.

 

EDIT 2: The downgrade didn't help. It actually corrupted my configuration and I had to start all over. URL filtering still did not work with a completly new configuration.

Start a new thread with the configuration screenshots.

This is not a problem with the downgrade/upgrade. It should be the URL.

I have explained and iterated for times in the other guide about the URL filter. For big tech companies' apps/software, only using one or not including all the URLs would not be effective.

 

Simple as that, if you have a domain or you know a site with only single domain, you try a block rule and see if it works.

 

Update:

Based on the consult with the dev, a primitive conclusion is that it might be the URL or the browser update.

Recently, the Chromium-based browser updated the TLS 1.3 and this might cause some problems with the browsing.

We are looking into this new update on Chrome and testing if there is a fix to this problem. Will get back to you soon.

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Re:URL filtering does not seem to work-Solution
2024-07-10 03:34:32 - last edited 2024-07-10 03:34:38

Hi  @NorCalJohn 

You can check out this firmware and see if it resolves the problem.

ER605(UN) V2 2.2.6 20240621 Pre-Release Firmware (Released on July 3rd, 2024)

The reason is mainly the Chrome updated its settings which caused the access is bypassed.

Best Regards! If you are new to the forum, please read: Howto - A Guide to Use Forum Effectively. Read Before You Post. Look for a model? Search your model NOW Official and Beta firmware. NEW features! Subscribe for the latest update! ☛Download Beta Here☚ ☛ ★ Configuration Guide ★ ☚ ☛ ★ Knowledge Base ★ ☚ ☛ ★ Troubleshooting ★ ☚ ● Be kind and nice. ● Stay on the topic. ● Post details. ● Search first. ● Please don't take it for granted. ● No email confidentiality should be violated. ● S/N, MAC, and your true public IP should be mosaiced.
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Re:URL filtering does not seem to work
2024-07-10 16:38:40

Hello  @Naldjer  The beta 2.2.6 Build 20240621 Rel.03066 firmware does indeed fix the URL filtering issue. Thanks for sharing this with me!

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