The Internet is now a critical element of every family. Kids as young as 3 years old are now able to access the Internet though tablets and phones. The Internet is wonderful, but there are dangers lurking out there. A few click can bring up unwanted content or worse. Have a way to filter out inappropriate content is essential for digital parenting.

Because all the Internet traffic goes through the Wifi Router, having control on that device is one of the best ways to make sure the content coming in to the home to any device is properly filtered. Most routers offer some type of Parental Control, but set up requires an advanced degree in networking. Now there is a new parental control Wifi router that allows you to create a safe environment for your children without the hassles of typing in 192.168.1.1 into your browser.

The Old Way

For older routers that have parental control features, first you need to secure access to the parental control WiFi router controls through your Internet browser. Simply use your favored browser and, key in your home network gateway IP address. Most likely it is 192.168.1.1 or “192.168.0.1.” If none of these work, you can look yours up. Follow these instructions to get you IP address. Click on your Internet connection icon, right-click on your home network, select “Status” from the menu and then click the “Details” button on the Status pane. From there, look for the line that says “IPv4 Default Gateway.”

In addition, you may be required to enter credentials. The default username and password is often printed on the router. If it is not check the user manual or the router manufacturer’s website.

New Way of Parental Control on Your WiFi Router

A better way is to invest in a new secure WiFi router that has built in parental controls. Make sure the secure WiFi router is managed with an App and better if it supports the new Mesh WiFi so you can have keep your kids safe while having the best coverage and speed in your home. Why let parental control slow down your favorite Netflix movie?

With an App that brings Parental Controls out to the forefront, it makes it easy to manage all the devices connected to your home network. You can set strict filter levels for your younger child and less restrictions for your teen. You can even leave some devices unfiltered. The point is that it give you all the options and give you the ultimate control over your home WiFi network.

Conclusion

The world is getting more and more connected and complex. Having your kids on the Internet is unavoidable. But there are technologies out there to help make parenting in the digital age more manageable. You invest a lot of things, isn’t an investment in protecting your child from the darkest corners of the Internet something worth investing in?

To conclude, it is very easy to set up parentaenvironment for your children.

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