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dipens's avatar
dipens
Just joined
21 days ago

Parental control solution

Hi,

Parental control doesn't work for us (surprise surprise), via the virgin media website.

Anyone know if a more robust solution (maybe alternative router) that facilitates this more reliably with the ability to switch on/off devices at certain times, block Fortnite etc.

The VM connect app is also as reliable as some courier services.

I just spoke to virgin media tech about this and they were trying to sell me another router and double the price I am paying a month.  Completely pointless.  Initially they said no other routers are compatible with virgin. When I asked him to clarify, he said others ones are compatible but may not work. Therefore, usual crap from telesales based overseas.

Any help would be appreciated 

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

  • Client62's avatar
    Client62
    Alessandro Volta

    Robust firewalls are available, but you are going to be unhappy with the cost, complexity and being on call 24/7 to deal with the never ending need for adding new devices and adjusting access rights for each member of the family.

  • legacy1's avatar
    legacy1
    Alessandro Volta

    Unless VM go out there way to block 3rd party routers you can use any router with hub in modem mode

    You can look at the Zyxel FLEX H range zyxel.com