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How to Enable Parental Controls & Web Filtering on Optus Modems
Learn how to enable parental controls and web filtering on your Optus modem to manage and restrict internet access for specific devices. This step-by-step guide covers how to set time-based restrictions and block specific websites, ensuring a safe and controlled online environment for all users on your home network.
Learn how to enable parental controls and web filtering on your Optus modem to manage and restrict internet access for specific devices. This step-by-step guide covers how to set time-based restrictions and block specific websites, ensuring a safe and controlled online environment for all users on your home network.
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Access System Information

  • On your Windows 10 device, click the Start button.
  • Search for System and open System Information.
  • Note the system name (e.g., DESKTOP-OMA2H2.).
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Identify Your Device on the Optus Modem

  • Open your internet browser and access your Optus modem settings (usually by typing the modem's IP address into the browser's address bar).
  • Locate your device by its system name in the list of connected devices.
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Set Parental Controls

  • Select the device you want to set controls for.
  • Navigate to the Parental Control section.
  • Choose the option to deny or allow internet access during specific times:
  1. Deny All to block all internet access.
  2. Allow for specific hours by dragging your mouse to select the time range (e.g., 12 PM to 4 PM). 
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Test Internet Access Restriction

  • On your Windows device, open Microsoft Edge or any other browser.
  • Try to visit a website (e.g., microsoft.com) to verify if it loads.
  • If you have blocked internet access, the website should not load.
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Configure URL Filtering

  • In the modem settings, go to Network Settings.
  • Click on URL Filter.
  • Add websites you want to block (e.g., microsoft.com).
  • Apply the changes.
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Confirm URL Blocking

  • Test the URL blocking by attempting to access the blocked website.
  • On your Windows device, try to access the blocked website again.
  • The website should not load, indicating that the URL filter is working.
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<p><strong>Additional Notes</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>URL filtering will apply to all devices connected to your home network.</li>
<li>Parental controls and URL filters are basic but effective for general control.</li>
<li>These settings are applicable to all devices connected to the modem, not just the targeted one.</li>
</ul>

Additional Notes:

  • URL filtering will apply to all devices connected to your home network.
  • Parental controls and URL filters are basic but effective for general control.
  • These settings are applicable to all devices connected to the modem, not just the targeted one.