I am trying out the Nighthawk R8000 router and I am comparing its features to Linksys and Asus routers. The router has the latest firmware version. I have a few questions about using the Nighthawk router. I am, more less, confused about some of the features such as time scheduling and blocking sites. Also, I don't understand the purpose of OpenDNS if I can block most sites on the router itself. I am sure that OpenDNS provides more restrictions and offers a variety of categories.
1. How do I block a site such as Facebook on individual device? I don't want to block it from other family members but I want to block it on individual devices. I have tried OpenDNS by using the Live Parental Controls and setting the filter level to what I like. Also, I tried to block the site on the router itself from preventing both an iPod and Macbook from accessing Facebook. Both the iPod and laptop let Facebook come up. I have tried to block Youtube on the router and OpenDNS with the same result. I can, still, access the site on my iPod and laptop.
2. How do I set a time schedule on individual devices? I know you can set the wireless radios to go off at a specific time. I don't want to turn off or disable the wireless to go off at a specific time, I just want to block a device from accessing the internet at specific times like 8pm to 9am.
I like the Nighthawk router but I need to work through some of these issues such as time scheduling and being able to block sites to individual devices. Perhaps, someone can offer some suggestion on what I am doing wrong and explain some things.
1. How do I block a site such as Facebook on individual device? I don't want to block it from other family members but I want to block it on individual devices. I have tried OpenDNS by using the Live Parental Controls and setting the filter level to what I like. Also, I tried to block the site on the router itself from preventing both an iPod and Macbook from accessing Facebook. Both the iPod and laptop let Facebook come up. I have tried to block Youtube on the router and OpenDNS with the same result. I can, still, access the site on my iPod and laptop.
2. How do I set a time schedule on individual devices? I know you can set the wireless radios to go off at a specific time. I don't want to turn off or disable the wireless to go off at a specific time, I just want to block a device from accessing the internet at specific times like 8pm to 9am.
I like the Nighthawk router but I need to work through some of these issues such as time scheduling and being able to block sites to individual devices. Perhaps, someone can offer some suggestion on what I am doing wrong and explain some things.
