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How to Block Websites on a Belkin Router

The article aims to describe the procedure for blocking unwanted websites on a Belkin router. The information collected here is simple and reliable. However, it is strongly recommended that users follow and implement the instructions precisely to avoid common problems with Belkin routers. This will eventually prevent them from contacting Belkin router support for help.

Do you want to block certain websites like adult, advertising or promotional websites etc. of viewing by your children or other users in the house? Most users prefer to implement safe computing for their children and other users in the house. If you have a Belkin router, you can easily do this. The guide mentioned below will help you to block the desired websites on your Belkin router on your own and without the help of Belkin support services.

Instructions:

Connect your computer via an Ethernet cable to one of the 4 LAN ports (located on the back) of the Belkin router. When you’re done, connect to the Internet and open your web browser. Type ‘192.168.2.1’ (without quotes and exactly) in the browser’s address bar and press Get into on the keyboard

Type your login credentials such as username and password on the router’s login page and click the Send button. Be sure to write the correct information; Otherwise, you will not be able to access the router’s configuration page. If you never changed your login information, it should be one that originally came with the router documents. Check them for the reference if you’re not sure. Since Belkin routers ship without a password, you do not need to type anything on the Key code box, just click Send to continue to the configuration page. If you previously added a password to your router, type it in to continue.

Click to select the Parental control function in the left side panel under the Utilities Vault. The location of this feature may differ depending on your Belkin router model. It should also be noted that you must have subscribed to the ‘Parental Control’ service in order to use it. If you are in the trial offer period, you can use the service until it expires. Thereafter, you can subscribe to the service.

Enter your email address and password to log in to the ‘Parental Control’ menu. When you log in, click the Modify and then click the button Cancellations tab. Type the name of the website (URL) you want to block in the ‘Type keyword or domain name here’ box, select the ‘Always’ button under ‘Keyword Blocking’, and then click the ‘Apply’ button . Yes, now you are done blocking the desired websites. Enjoy safe browsing!

Additional tips:

Make sure to write the URL of the website completely and accurately. Otherwise, the router will not block it. For example, you want to block Facebook’s “Official Site” in the “Add Keyword” box, and then click the “Apply” button. You can also type in a keyword like Facebook and the router will block all results that contain that particular word ‘Facebook’.

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