Can I filter if I am not using a Netgear router?

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mike20878

October 31, 2019 16:16

I used to have a Netgear router.  Now I am just using the Xfinity modem/router as using both was causing issues on my network.

I thought I would not be able to use content filtering anymore, but when I logged into my OpenDNS account I saw that my current network agrees with my IP address still.

Am I still able to use the content filtering with the Xfinity router?  It seems that is the case as it is recognizing my network.  I tried testing it but I can't tell if the computer I am on has the bypass enabled.

When I was using the Netgear router I would set the DNS server to OpenDNS but I don't know if that can be done or is necessary on the Xfinity router.

Thanks.

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  rotblitz October 31, 2019 17:15

  You can use OpenDNS Home instead of Netgear LPC for using content filtering.

  1. You configure the OpenDNS resolver addresses on the router or on your end user devices.
     See https://support.opendns.com/hc/en-us/categories/204012907
     Then ensure that you use OpenDNS at http://welcome.opendns.com/
  2. Next you ensure that you have a network set up at https://dashboard.opendns.com/settings/ with your IP address registered.  Set your content filtering for this network as you want it.
  3. Don't forget to run an Updater in your network to keep your IP address information updated at OpenDNS.

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