Your Home Wi-Fi Settings Matter
Your router controls how internet traffic flows in your home. If it’s using default settings, it may not filter content at all. Many routers allow you to enable parental controls or switch to a family-friendly DNS service like OpenDNS Family Shield to block adult content.
Check for:
- Is the router admin password changed from default?
- Are parental controls available?
- Is content filtering enabled?
Quick Action:
Log into your router settings and review available filtering features.
Check out our Digital Self Defense Guide for more on how to protect yourself.
Check Out Our Downloadable Tipsheet
Download our tipsheet for more information on how to manage your home wi-fi settings to maintain parental controls.
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On a phone or tablet: Tap Download, then press and hold the image and select Save Image, Download Image, or Save to Photos, depending on your device.
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