How to Block Adult Content on Netgear Orbi SXS80?

In today’s internet world, everyone is online including small kids, teens and adults. It is crucial that one ensures that one’s kids are watching safe content online. However, it is not always feasible to keep tabs on what kids are doing online. Is there a way you can completely block adult content on Netgear Orbi SFX80 network?

Well, ofcourse, Orbi facilitates its users with a feature that allows them to block certain websites based on keywords. In this blog, we’ll let you know how you can block websites that contain specific keywords.

Steps to Block Adult Websites on Orbi SXS80

Before you begin, consider the Netgear Orbi firmware update so as to ensure that you are getting through the process without any hassle.

Method 1: Block Certain Keywords

• Commence by ascertaining that the Orbi SXS80 is connected correctly with the internet mode and check that the power connection is well in place.
• You should now connect your computer or laptop to Orbi’s WiFi. An alternative way to connect to the Orbi network is by making a LAN connection. Let us tell you that the wired connections are always preferable as the chances of signal interruptions are reduced.
• Soon after you have connected the PC to the network, load up an internet browser on it. Use any browser that you have installed on the PC. An updated one is to be preferred.
• In the address field of the browser, input the Orbi login URL. The URL is orbilogin.net or orbilogin.com.
• Hit Enter to access the login page wherein you need to insert the login username and password of Orbi.

• After you’re logged in, go to the Advanced tab.
• Select Security > Block Sites.
• A new page Block Sites opens up.
• You have two options; Per Schedule and Always. The first option blocks sites as per the schedule that you will set and the second one blocks sites all the time. Choose the option according to your preference.
• The next field is Type keyword or domain name here. Insert the keyword or domain that you want to block. Click Add Keyword to add the keyword to the blocked list.
• You can add up to 32 keywords.
• After you’re done adding the keywords, click Apply.

This blocks websites with specific keywords in them. You can test them now by entering the website URL in the browser’s URL field.

Method 2: Switch to a DNS Server

Certain DNS servers such as Cloud flare can help block sites completely. In the above method, there’s one disadvantage. Not all the sites may be blocked as you may skip some keywords. However, if you use Cloud flare, all adult websites can be blocked.

• Log in to your Orbi system.
• Select the Advanced tab.
• Click Setup > Internet Setup.
• Under Domain Name Server (DNS) Address, select Use These DNS Servers.
• Type 1in all the boxes and click Apply.

Closing Thoughts

Ensuring that your kids are watching safe content online is a must. To block adult content and websites from your Netgear Orbi SXS80 network, you have two options that we have discussed in this post. We expect thatyou have put to use at least one of these to secure your network.