Cyber Safety - Parental Controls in Tbaytel Modems

How to set up parental controls on Tbaytel modems

Tbaytel modems have some parental controls built in that you can utilize to limit access to certain devices during the day. You will need to be able to identify the device you want to restrict so that only that device is impacted by the rules set - unless you would like all devices to not have access to the internet during the period indicated.

 

Zyxel P-660HN

Setting a Limit Schedule

  1. Open up a web browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox.
  2. In the address bar delete anything in the address bar and enter the local address of the modem into the address bar 192.168.35.1 and press enter
  3. When the login page appears in the username box enter (without quotes) “user” and in the password box enter (without quotes) “tbaytel1”
  4. Click login
  5. Click on Security Settings > Scheduler Rules
  6. Click Add New Rule and fill in the rules to be set
    • Rule Name: Name for the rule (up to 31 characters)
    • Day: Select the days this rule should be in effect
    • Time of Day Range: Enter the time period of each day, in 24-hour format, during which the rule will be enabled
    • Description: A simple description of the rule in place
  7. Click Apply

Applying that limit to one specific device

  1. Open up a web browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox.
  2. In the address bar delete anything in the address bar and enter the local address of the modem into the address bar 192.168.35.1 and press enter
  3. When the login page appears in the username box enter (without quotes) “user” and in the password box enter (without quotes) “tbaytel1”
  4. Click login
  5. Click on Security Settings > Parental Controls
  6. Click on Add New Rule and fill in the settings to be set
    1. PC Name/IP/MAC: Select from the drop down the device these rules are to apply to
    2. Access Type:
      • Block Web Site: prohibits the users from viewing the web sites with the URLs listed
      • Allow Web Site: blocks access to all URLs except the ones listed
      • Block All: blocks access to all URLs
    3. Web Site: Enter the URL of the web site to which the router will block or allow access. Click Add to add this URL to the list
    4. Remove: Allows you to remove a URL if entered in error
    5. Select the scheduler rule that you want to apply from the drop-down list box. If you have not configured a scheduler rule or want to add a new one, click the Add New Rule button to go to the Scheduler Rule screen.
  7. Click Apply to save

 

Comtrend VR-3033

To set up any parental controls for a device - you will need to know the MAC address of the device. If you look on the Devices page on the modem - it will give you the device information for all devices - but if you cannot identify the device by name - you can call technical support for assistance.

Time Restictions

  1. Open up a web browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox.
  2. In the address bar delete anything in the address bar and enter the local address of the modem into the address bar 192.168.35.1 and press enter
  3. When the login page appears in the username box enter (without quotes) “user” and in the password box enter (without quotes) “tbaytel1”
  4. Click Login
  5. Click on Basic Setup
  6. Click on Parental Controls
  7. Under Time Restrictions, click Add
  8. Configure the Restrictions:
    • Username - label for this restriction set
    • Browser's MAC address - device in use's MAC address
    • Other MAC address - MAC address of another connected device
    • Days of the Week - Days the restriction will be in place
    • Start Blocking Time - Time the restriction starts
    • End Blocking Time - Time the restriction ends
  9. Click Apply/Save

URL Filter

The URL filter allows you to either exclude an email address or restrict all but the websites added. This is not user based - so will restrict everyone’s access to the URL.

  1. Open up a web browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox.
  2. In the address bar delete anything in the address bar and enter the local address of the modem into the address bar 192.168.35.1 and press enter
  3. When the login page appears in the username box enter (without quotes) “user” and in the password box enter (without quotes) “tbaytel1”
  4. Click Login
  5. Click on Basic Setup
  6. Click on URL Filter
  7. Click Exclude to restrict access to individual URLs
  8. Click Add
  9. Enter the URL in the URL Address field
  10. Enter the port if there is a specific port - otherwise leave it blank
  11. Click Save/Apply

 

ConnectedHome (Gigaspire)

There are three ways to control internet access on the Gigaspire

Scheduling Access

This will block devices based on day of the week and time of day

  1. Open up a web browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox.
  2. In the address bar delete anything in the address bar and enter the local address of the modem into the address bar 192.168.250.1 and press enter
  3. Enter the username and password found on the sticker on the side of the modem to login
  4. Select Advanced from the menu along the top
  5. Select Scheduling And Blocking
  6. Select Scheduling Access
  7. Select Device by:
    • Use the dropdown arrow select the device by IP address (device must be on & connected)
    • Or by MAC Address: Select and enter MAC address
  8. Select the Days of the week to allow Internet access
  9. Enter the Time of day range
  10. Click Add

Service Blocking

This allows the ability yo block specific internet services per device

  1. Open up a web browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox.
  2. In the address bar delete anything in the address bar and enter the local address of the modem into the address bar 192.168.250.1 and press enter
  3. Enter the username and password found on the sticker on the side of the modem to login
  4. Select Advanced from the menu along the top
  5. Select Scheduling And Blocking
  6. Select Service Blocking
  7. Click on New
  8. Select the Service you want to block by using the dropdown arrow
  9. Select the device by using the dropdown arrow. The blocking service will be associated with the device you have selected, or you can enter the IP address of the device.
  10. Click Apply

Website Blocking

This will allow you to block a website for a specific device

  1. Open up a web browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox.
  2. In the address bar delete anything in the address bar and enter the local address of the modem into the address bar 192.168.250.1 and press enter
  3. Enter the username and password found on the sticker on the side of the modem to login
  4. Select Advanced from the menu along the top
  5. Select Scheduling And Blocking
  6. Select Website Blocking
  7. Click on New
  8. Enter the Website Address: in the blank box
  9. Select the device or IP address you want to Associate Website With
  10. Click Apply

 

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Updated on Tue, 23 Apr 2024 by Sean Otway

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