Block specific applications and services from
the Internet [router mode]
If the AP is in router mode, you can add service blocking rules to prevent access from
your LAN to specific services and applications on the Internet. In addition, you can
specify if a blocking rule applies to one user, a range of users, or all users on your LAN.
The AP lists many default services and applications that you can use in blocking rules.
You can also add a service blocking rule for a custom service or application.
Note: The information in this section and subsections does not apply if the AP is in
access point mode.
Add a service blocking rule for a predefined service or
application [router mode]
If the AP is in router mode, it lists many predefined services and applications that you
can use in outbound rules.
You can add a service blocking rule to prevent access to a specific predefined service
or application on the Internet.
To add a service blocking rule:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to a WiFi
network or LAN port on the AP.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field.
A login window displays.
If your browser displays a security warning, dismiss the warning. For more information,
see Find the IP address of the AP when you cannot use routerlogin.net on page 32.
3. Enter the AP local device password.
The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password
is case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Services.
The Block Services page displays.
5. In the Services Blocking section, specify how the AP applies outbound rules:
• Per Schedule. Use service blocking according to a schedule that you set.
For more information, see Schedule blocking [router mode] on page 100.
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