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Question

How do I block Internet access on my G54 gateway?

Answer

Internet access can be blocked on client devices in the Parental Control profiles. Set a schedule to block the Internet for certain times of the day and certain days of the week. When the Internet is blocked, the client devices associated with the profile are disconnected from the home network to prevent access to the Internet. This document describes how to block Internet access using the Web Manager.

Requirement
Parental Control setup is required with a user profile. To create a new profile, refer to article 19581 - G54: Parental Control Profile Setup.

Bock Internet Access

Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.
A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager. There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager. For instructions to bypass the alert screen, refer to article 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.

NOTE: The Home Network Wizard will appear if this is the first time accessing the Web Manager. For assistance with the wizard, refer to article 19497 - G54: Web Manager First Time Login.
On the Login page, enter the custom password in the Password field. The Username field is populated with admin.

NOTE: If the Username field is populated with an email address, retrieve the admin password from the SURFboard Central app to log in. For detailed instructions in the app, refer to article 19069 - SURFboard Central: Web Manager Access.
Click the Login button. The Gateway > Summary page will appear.
On the left-hand menu, click the Parental Control link. The Parental Control > Managed Sites page will appear.
Click the Managed Groups sub-menu link. The Parental Control > Managed Groups page will appear.
Click the Edit button next to a group. The group settings will appear.
Click on the +ADD button in the Restricted Times section. The Manually Edit Block Time page will appear.
Click the check box next to each day that the rule will be active.
Enter the time to start for the rule to begin, enter the hour in the first box and the minute in the second box.
Enter the time that the rule will stop, enter the hour in the third box and the minute in the fourth box.

NOTE: The time must be entered in 24-hour format, the day begins at 00:00 and ends at 23:59.
Click the Enable radio button then the Save button. The settings will take effect immediately. The Parental Control > Managed Sites page will appear.