Block websites off your router so no computer/iphone can access?

Is there any way to block websites or key words so can't go on them or search on computers and mobile devices like iphone that are connected to that wireless connection?

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A SOHO router is too limited to make it possible to filter efficiently. Install a local proxy server instead.

You can't do it from your router.It'd have to be through the devices. (laptop, iPod etc.)

Yes, it is possible. It depends on your router. Some have that option and some don't. I know that DLink router has a "Website Filter". Watch this video to see how to set it up

The method shown in the video will work on all routers because they all basically function in the same manner. So if it has a filter option (which you will have to look for in it's menu as it may be under a different heading) you can set it up the exact same way.

You can either set it up to block the websites you enter in there, or you can also set it up so that only the website you list in there can be accessed (which is the most effective child safety because you can't possible list all the websites to block).

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