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slothslayerbear's avatar
slothslayerbear
New Contributor
2 months ago

TG1682G URL Blocking

I have a Panoramic Arris tg1682 router/modem. There is not a lot of information out there on setting up a blocklist by URL. I saw the following question posted and replies were turned off. So, I wanted to bring it back to life.

How do I block specific websites from my Panoramic Arris tg1682 router/modem?

Log on to modem. Firewall Tab (TOP). Parental Controls Tab (LEFT). Enable Parental Controls (CHECK BOX). Website Filtering (ADD). Type in the URL you want to block, addwebsitefilter. You can even set day and time settings by individual sites, or you can also add specific devices that can bypass the filter via the MAC address. 

  • WiderMouthOpen's avatar
    WiderMouthOpen
    Esteemed Contributor II
    2 months ago

    Thanks for the tip. Odd thing is couldn't find any documentation on it. Maybe it's only a option in the older gateways? Everything I find online says it's not possible. Maybe they just meant via the Panoramic app? Can you find the option there? Does it actually work?

    ::edit:: BTW, here is a post asking the question. Replies aren't turned off. FYI if you want to help further.

    • slothslayerbear's avatar
      slothslayerbear
      New Contributor
      2 months ago

      Maybe, it seems like they are trying to direct people away from changing the settings directly in the modem. However, in my experience a url blocklist is a basic feature of any modem. You shouldn't have to download extra software to limit what the hardware is designed to provide. Everything I dug up said it wasn't possible too. I just explored the UI until I found what I was looking for. As far as the app goes, I can't say. I didn't delve into that side of it. Thanks for the link to the other post.

      • WiderMouthOpen's avatar
        WiderMouthOpen
        Esteemed Contributor II
        2 months ago

        I think you mean router when you say modem, but yea, same thing since the gateway is a modem/router combo.

        What software do you mean? I didn't notice anyone mention software. Wouldn't software only block the website on that computer and not the network?

        Also, be warned if you are using this for parental control for kids. There are lots of ways to get around it and kids are usually sneakier and more technical then their parents. You don't want to start a arms race between you and them. Using parenting methods and skills is a better solution IMO then a technical one.