How to Block Websites using Dlink Router

You can limit the access of computers connected to your Wi-Fi router by blocking the website/websites that you don’t want to access by another user. This is very useful for parents who don’t want their children to access some websites that are not right for their age.

Also useful for limiting your bandwidth usage, For example, you can block YouTube and other video streaming sites with consume more bandwidth than regular sites.

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How to Block Websites using Dlink Router

Step 1: Access the D-Link Router’s Admin Panel

1. Connect to Your Router: Ensure your computer or device is connected to the D-Link router, either through Wi-Fi or via an Ethernet cable.
2. Open a Web Browser:
   • Open a browser (such as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge), and in the address bar, type the default IP address of your router.
   • The default IP address for D-Link routers is usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.
3. Login to the Router:
   • You’ll be prompted to enter your username and password.
   • Default Username: admin
   • Default Password: admin (or leave blank if the password hasn’t been changed before).
   • If you’ve changed the login credentials and can’t remember them, you may need to reset the router to its factory settings.

Step 2: Navigate to Website Blocking Settings

Once logged in, you’ll need to locate the website blocking settings, which can vary slightly depending on the D-Link router model and firmware version.

1. Go to the “Advanced” Tab:
   • Look for the “Advanced” tab on the main dashboard of the router’s settings interface.
2. Access the “Website Filtering” Section:
   • Under the Advanced section, find “Website Filtering” or “URL Blocking” (this might be under Content Filtering or Parental Controls depending on your model).

Step 3: Add the Websites to Block

1. Enable Website Filtering:
   • In the Website Filtering or URL Blocking section, enable the option to block or deny access to specific websites.
2. Enter the Websites to Block:
   • There should be a text box where you can enter the URLs of the websites you want to block. You can enter full website addresses like www.example.com or just a domain like example.com.
   • Enter one website per line, or click Add if there’s a button for adding multiple sites.
3. Apply Changes:
   • After entering the websites you want to block, click Save or Apply to confirm your changes.

Step 4: Set Time-Based Website Blocking (Optional)

Some D-Link routers offer time-based access control, meaning you can set specific times during which the websites will be blocked.

1. In the Advanced or Parental Controls section, look for options that allow you to schedule when the blocking should be active.
2. You can specify times of day or days of the week when access to the blocked websites should be restricted.

Step 5: Test the Block

After saving your settings, try accessing one of the blocked websites from a device connected to your network. The site should no longer load, and depending on your router’s settings, users may receive a message indicating that access has been denied.

Additional Options: Using MAC Filtering

In addition to website blocking, you can block specific devices from accessing the internet altogether by using MAC Address Filtering. You can find this under Advanced settings and enter the MAC address of the device you wish to restrict.

Resetting the Router (If Needed)

If at any point you’re locked out of your router or need to reset your configuration:

1. Locate the Reset button on the back of the router.
2. Press and hold the button for 10 seconds to restore the router to its factory settings.
3. After resetting, you’ll need to log in with the default username and password and set up the router again.

By following these steps, you can block access to specific websites on your D-Link router. This feature is particularly useful for parental control or limiting access to inappropriate content on your network. You can easily manage the list of blocked websites or use advanced features like time scheduling for more customized control.

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