How to set Parental Controls on Cisco Linksys N300 E1200 Router

Description: Using parental controls you will be able to control when specific computers on your network can access the internet. You can establish time parameters and even block access to specific websites. This article will show you how to set this feature up.

  1. Insert the Linksys E-Series Setup CD into your optical drive, or run the already installed program on your computer. Accept the license agreement and click Next to continue.
    Linksys E1200 Setup Screen
  2. If the Router has already been set up it should bring you to the page below. Click on the Change in the Parental controls section.
    Linksys E1200 Setup Screen
  3. The first step will be to set up and verify the Parental controls password. You will also be asked to create a secret question and answer.
    Linksys E1200 Setup Screen
  4. Select the computer you wish to enable parental controls on from the list of machines on your network. Click OK to continue.
    Linksys E1200 Setup Screen
  5. This next screen is the main configuration page to set up Parental controls. From here you may block internet access altogether or grant specific times when it may be accessed. To set up a time you would select Specific times. Then using the drop down menu you can set the day and time parameters. From here you may also block specific web sites by clicking on Edit next to block specific sites. Click on Finish to complete the setup when finished.
    Linksys E1200 Setup Screen

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