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Parental Control Settings

Parental Controls can restrict Internet access for up to five computers or devices. You can block Internet access or limit it to specific times, and you can also block specific websites. 

Parental Controls Overview

Parental Controls Screen
  • Parental Controls
    • Enable or disable the parental controls feature
  • Access Blocking Policy
    • An Access Blocking Policy allows for specific blocking on certain, specified devices – not only can you block access to specific websites by device, but you can also set rules that block internet access during specific times by device.
    • Pick a number for the parental control policy you want to develop (you can design several policies to cover different devices). 
  • Enter Policy Name
    • Enter a name for each policy to help you remember what it is for and choose whether you want its status to be enabled or disabled using the radio buttons. 
  • Target Devices
    • Type the names of the devices you would like the policy to target. 
    • You can add another device to the same policy
  • Block Internet Access
    • Block internet access always, never, or at specific times on the devices you're creating a policy for. 
    • If you select Specific Times, you can adjust the times based on weekend or school nights. 
  • Block Specific Sites​​​
    • Enter the URLs of specific websites you would like blocked on the devices you're creating a policy for.
    • You can add another site to the same policy

Follow the instructions below to setup Parental Controls on your home network.

 

NOTE:  If you use a 3rd Party Router, check their user guide for Parental Control settings.

Viasat Wi-Fi Gateway

  1. To access the modem interface:
    1. Type 192.168.100.1 in your browser URL bar
    2. Note: If a Security Error appears click Advance and Continue to site
  2. At the top of the screen click Parental Controls
  3. The Router Login screen will appear, enter your modem username and password. If you have not previously created your own username and password, the modem credentials are:
    1. Username: admin
    2. Password: Use the admin password or key from the sticker on the bottom of the modem
  4. Click the Sign In button
  5. Save Changes
Viasat Wi-Fi Gateway Modem

Viasat Wi-Fi Modem

SB2 Modem
  1. To access the modem interface:
    1. Type 192.168.1.1:8080 in your browser URL bar
  2. At the top of the screen click Parental Controls
  3. Enter your modem user name and password
    1. If you have not previously created your own username and passowrd, the credentials are:
      1. Username: admin
      2. Password: admin
  4. Click the Sign In button.
  5. Save Changes
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