PARENTAL CONTROLS
Parental control, at a minimum, lets you establish time
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address) can be on the network. So if your kid has a bad
habit of using devices long after bedtime, but you don’t
want to constantly play the bad cop who has to police
where and when devices are turned off every night, this
will help.
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approved devices can connect to your router. Then use
parental controls to make sure that those allowed
devices can connect only within approved hours. It
takes just a few minutes to set up, and, like having a
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headaches and make sure your household runs much
more smoothly.
NEXT STEPS
Anybody can get an internet connection up and running
in a few minutes by using a router’s quick start guide,
but most models hide lesser-known treasures in their
setup menus. To get the most value out of your router
investment, take the extra time to explore these
advanced options. And if you’re still in the market for a
new router, consider going beyond the box’s features
list and the product’s spec sheet. Download the manual,
dig into these advanced options, and see which features
will deliver the most value in your environment.
To get the
most value out
of your router
investment,
take the extra
time to
explore these
advanced
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