How to Block a Kid's Access to Internet Wi-Fi

A kid with a computer or an electronic device will usually gravitate to the Internet to sample and experience the many positive or negative activities it has to offer. If you have Wi-Fi in your home, you might have concerns about your children̵7;s access to the Internet. With minor adjustments to router and/or device settings, you can block your child̵7;s access to the Internet.

Instructions

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      Access your router settings online by connecting the router to your computer with an Ethernet cable and then entering the router̵7;s default IP address into the address bar of your Internet browser. You may find this IP address on a sticker on the router or in documentation that accompanied the router. Enter the username and password for your router ̵1; find this information in your user manual or check the RouterPasswords website to find login information for your specific router.

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      Navigate to the area of the settings that enables you to set and restrict access to the Wi-Fi network.

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      Find the MAC address for your child̵7;s device that you would like to block. For a Windows computer, perform a search for ̶0;ncpa.cpl̶1; and right-click ̶0;Local Area Connection̶1; and left-click ̶0;Details.̶1; The ̶0;Physical Address̶1; contained in the list is the MAC address. For a cell phone, open ̶0;Settings,̶1; select ̶0;About Device̶1; and ̶0;Hardware Information.̶1; Find the MAC address in the list. For an iOS device, open ̶0;Settings,̶1; ̶0;General,̶1; ̶0;About̶1; and ̶0;Locating the Wi-Fi Address̶1; to find the MAC address.

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      Enter your child̵7;s MAC address into the appropriate field to restrict access. Enter any special configurations you wish to create for the Internet access, if applicable. If you simply wish to restrict access completely, omit special configurations.

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      Save the settings you just entered and close the settings utility. Your child̵7;s device or devices should not have Internet access until you revise the settings.

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