You can set up your NETGEAR router to block devices connected to your network from accessing specified keywords, Internet domains, or a combination of both. You can also set blocking to be continuous or set up a blocking schedule.
In addition to Internet sites, you can also block web services. For more information, see How do I block Internet services on my NETGEAR router using the router web interface?.
To block Internet sites on your NETGEAR router from the router web interface:
- Launch a web browser from a device that is connected to your router's network.
- Enter www.routerlogin.net.
A login window displays. - Enter your user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified the first time that you logged in. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page or Dashboard displays. - Select ADVANCED >Security > Block Sites.
Some models might have slightly different navigation, like Settings > Content Filtering > Block Sites.
The Block Sites page appears. - Select a Keyword Blocking option:
- Never: Turns off blocking.
- Per Schedule: Turns on blocking according to your Schedule settings. For more information, see How do I set up a blocking schedule on my NETGEAR router from the router web interface?
- Always: Turns on blocking until the setting is changed to Never or Per Schedule.
- In the Keyword field, enter a keyword or Internet site to block.
For example, you might enter Roblox as a keyword if you want to block your household from accessing Roblox content anywhere on the Internet, or you might enter www.youtube.com as a domain if you want to block YouTube access. - Click or tap Add Keyword.
The keyword or website is added to the keyword list. - Repeat steps 6-7 for all keywords and domains to block.
- Click or tap Apply.
Keyword blocking takes effect.
Last Updated:07/07/2025
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Article ID: 24053