Here is the general process for creating an access control policy to block your childs access to a site.

sign on to your router’s administrative console using a net net app on your setup.

Scroll to the bottom for more detailed instructions on this step.

You can find Parental Controls under the Firewall Settings of an Arris router

Locate theAccess Restrictionspage or theParental Controlspage, if you have one.

It may be located on theFirewallpage, but some routers have it in a separate area.

In theWebsiteorWebsite Blocking By URL Addressarea, enter thesite nameyou’re interested in blocking.

Use website filtering to block access to certain sites via your router

At the bottom of the rule, selectSaveorAdd.

SelectApplyto begin enforcing the rule if needed.

The router may need to reboot to enforce the new rule.

It may take several minutes.

If the rule is working, you should see an error when you attempt to reach the blocked site.

If the block isn’t working, check your router manufacturer’s website for troubleshooting help.

For more strategies for keeping your kids safe online, check out other ways tokid-proof your internet parental controls.

This address is typically a non-routableIP addressthat cant be seen from the internet.

Examples of a typical router address include http://192.168.0.1, http://10.0.0.1, and http://192.168.1.1.

Check your router manufacturers website or the documentation that came with your router to find the default admin address.

In addition to the address, some routers require connecting to a specific port toaccess the administrative console.

Append the port to the end of the address if required by using a colon followed by theport number.

After you enter the correct address, you’re prompted for the administratorusernameandpassword.

The default username and password should be available on the router makers website.