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allix
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Safeguard website block not working

I've got Safeguard working for categories, but cannot block specific websites. I want to block tumblr due to the amount of porn it contains. If I add tumblr to the list of blocked websites, it has no effect.

 

I also tried blocking Social Media, which does block tumblr, but also blocks all other social media sites, which I don't want. I added Facebook to the allowed sites, but this was still blocked.

 

Please help.

 

 

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rongtw
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Re: Safeguard website block not working

Unfortunately safeguard does not work Lips_are_sealed   you would do better asking Mr Google for some free software

or read here https://community.plus.net/t5/Broadband/SafeGuard/m-p/1438587

 

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allix
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Re: Safeguard website block not working

The problem with software is that it would need to be installed on every device which the kids would easily get around.

 

I'd like to use OpenDNS, but I can't change DNS settings on the router, so I'm left with a situation where the supplied system isn't effective, but we're locked into using the supplied system.

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Re: Safeguard website block not working

Hi , No you are not locked into using PN router you can Buy your own to use as do several here Thumbs_Up

I myself have a Asus Ac68U but there several others you can choose from , as you say the Very basic PN supplied one is not

usefull for you needs

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Re: Safeguard website block not working

Hi @allix,

A warm welcome to the forums.

Do you have a fixed IP address?

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allix
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Re: Safeguard website block not working

My router's ip address is fixed.
Townman
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Re: Safeguard website block not working

Thought as much - it fits a pattern!

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Re: Safeguard website block not working

Sorry to hear you're having problems with Safeguard @allix

Are you still using the router we sent you?

As far as I'm aware you should be able to change the DNS settings for that router.

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allix
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Re: Safeguard website block not working

I was supplied with a BT HomeHub although I've never got the internet from BT. If you have routers that allow you to change DNS, how can I get one? I've been a customer for more than 10 years and haven't had any hardware in that time (apart from the BT Infinity box)

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Re: Safeguard website block not working

The type of router we send out nowadays is similar to the Homehub and the DNS can't be changed on it.

Unfortunately we can't order you the router we sent initially as we don't stock them anymore.

With that said, I'm sending you our updated router anyway as it should work automatically with Safeguard.

Please let us know how it goes when you receive it.

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Re: Safeguard website block not working

@Gandalf - not if the user has a fixed IP address - which they believe they have.

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allix
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Re: Safeguard website block not working

I do have a fixed IP address

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Re: Safeguard website block not working

I'm surprised safeguard is working at all to be honest with a static ip.
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allix
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Re: Safeguard website block not working

Looks like I might be buying a new router 😞

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Re: Safeguard website block not working

Other than you might be able to set the DNS servers yourself with a different router, the issue will remain.

This issue has been raised by the super users.

 

How essential is your fixed IP address?  Not having one will allow Safeguard to work properly.

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