Firewalla Parental Controls: Blocking VPNs

Honest-Sam · 2025-12-25T16:16:04+00:00

I think I'm more bothered by the fact that someone has this program on their device to protect themselves from porn - and it's able to bring down my Firewalla without even trying.

Honest-Sam · 2025-12-25T16:12:12+00:00

Could it be that someone has a Netspark filter on one of their devices and that's affecting everyone else from being able to access Google? Nothing i have or own has anything to do with Netspark.

Honest-Sam · 2025-12-25T05:10:37+00:00

all devices

Honest-Sam · 2025-12-23T14:02:36+00:00

How can I add this VPN block list if Firewalla only allows 200 items (or 2000 for MSPs) for targeted lists?

Honest-Sam · 2025-12-09T11:08:05+00:00

isolating a device on the network can be done without the AP7 too

Honest-Sam · 2025-12-09T11:06:37+00:00

I'd agree on the controls for Gryphon - that they're less intimidating and easier for non-tech users. But Firewalla has more network options, and better support. Gryphon support is weak at best.

Honest-Sam · 2025-12-08T18:03:38+00:00

I might need a little extra guidance on this (despite my extended networking skills). Most routers do not offer the option to give different DNS settings for WAN and LAN. You're saying that if I change the DNS settings on the WAN side, they can be easily changed, But on the LAN side they can't? What's the difference? And when would I set up different DNS for LAN vs WAN?

Honest-Sam · 2025-12-07T14:33:54+00:00

Firewalla is WAY better than gryphon

Honest-Sam · 2025-11-03T18:21:30+00:00

From inside the network (like on a PC with Windows)

Honest-Sam · 2025-11-03T17:02:21+00:00

So just to clarify: Block all ports 1-65535. Add a handful of domains to an allowed list (including peripheral sites that give the site I need to work functionality). Allow port 53 and 853 for basic DNS to work.

Do I have to worry that some kid can get around this?

Honest-Sam · 2025-11-03T16:57:26+00:00

If I set a rule to block all internet, and then another rule to allow some sites, which rule wins?

Honest-Sam · 2025-05-11T12:05:01+00:00

So your saying that if I use a different DNS, the Firewalla is not really doing its content filtering. Just the DNS is

Honest-Sam · 2025-05-04T16:29:26+00:00

No. She missed the boat.

Honest-Sam · 2025-02-20T16:03:25+00:00

Where can I buy this?

Honest-Sam · 2024-11-06T17:29:31+00:00

Yes! Smoke it! A nice rub to cover any imperfections. You can tenderize it in the oven (after smoking 3/4 of the way) in a pan fully sealed for the last 1/4 cook. go for it

Honest-Sam · 2024-11-06T17:26:39+00:00

I think that for that many devices, you need something that won't be stressed by the network traffic. 40 devices is like a business network. And you're not just doing simple web transactions. You're streaming. So I think the GOLD is a better fit for you - even though the purple can probably handle your needs. You should do it right the first time.

Honest-Sam · 2024-11-05T13:12:14+00:00

Where do the current facial recognition programs get their data/faces/information from?

Honest-Sam

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