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SBG6950AC2: Parental Controls Disabled

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Article Number	000024177

Title	SBG6950AC2: Parental Controls Disabled

URL Name	SBG6950AC2-Parental-Controls-Disabled

Summary	SBG6950AC2: Parental Controls Disabled

Validation Status	Validated

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Question

Why is the Parental Controls feature disabled in my SBG6950AC2 McAfee Gateway?

Answer

The SBG6950AC2 gateway is integrated with McAfee® Secure Home Internet (SHI). The Parental Controls features in the SBG6950AC2 Web Manager are disabled and grayed out. ARRIS recommends using the McAfee® Secure Home Internet (SHI) app for Parental Controls functions. The McAfee® SHI mobile app for Android is available on the Google Play Store and for the iOS on the App Store at no charge. This document describes how to verify the Parental Controls feature.

Verify Parental Controls Feature

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. The Login page will appear.

NOTE: 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 by-pass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
On the Login page, enter admin in the User Name field.
Enter password or a customized password in the Password field.

NOTE: When using the default password to login, it may be required to set a unique password to proceed to the Web Manager. For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article # 18287 – SBG6950AC2: Web Manager Access.
Click the Apply button. The Alert!! window will appear.
The Alerts!! window includes information about the Parental Control via the Secure Home Internet Service mobile app available on the Google Play Store (Android) and App Store (iOS).
- Check the Do not show this window again box and click the Close button to stop the alert window from appearing during the next login.
- Click the Close button to bypass the alert window. The alert window will appear during the next login.
On the System Basic Setup page, click the Firewall link on the top menu. The Firewall Settings page will appear.
On the Firewall Settings page, click the Parental Controls link on the left-hand menu. A prompt will appear "ARRIS recommends using the McAfee® Secure Home Internet (SHI) for Parental Control function", click the OK button. The Parental Controls page will appear.
On the Parental Controls page, all the features are disabled and grayed out.