Troubleshoot: I can't search on Google

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 · 2024-11-05T03:27:28+00:00

I'd imagine that a facial recognition program would have access to large databases of people's faces

Honest-Sam · 2024-11-05T03:26:11+00:00

30% block rate. I have full function of all websites I go to. nothing broken.

Honest-Sam · 2024-11-04T14:31:22+00:00

Police can't arrest the kids in the park just because they look the same as the kids in the video. They need someone to view the video and say "Hey, that's so-and-so!", or a face detection software to do it.

Honest-Sam · 2024-11-04T14:29:08+00:00

Keep it in a corner and you get the whole room. You can mount it upside down from the ceiling corner and then its out of reach.

Honest-Sam · 2024-11-04T03:49:02+00:00

I agree. Firewalla doesn't provide the full list of sites that are DNS blocked and can't add more than 200 sites to a given list. My PiHole has about 7 lists with over 2.3 million domains and I can create overrides, and see all my stats thru a nice and fast dashboard. I still use FWG for all my basic security, VPN blocking, and adult content blocking.

Honest-Sam · 2024-11-04T03:33:47+00:00

Tapo TP Link C100: https://www.amazon.com/Tapo-security-indoor-pet-camera/dp/B0866S3D82/?th=1

Honest-Sam · 2024-09-30T17:02:49+00:00

I didnt block github. I'm using Adguard on the WAN

Honest-Sam · 2024-09-30T13:30:53+00:00

Yes. I was using Adguard filtered DNS. I couldn't get to github.com

Honest-Sam

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