Your home WiFi network is only as safe as you make it. But that can feel like a lot of work. In this article we are focusing on why parental controls should be included in your home network security setup.
As a parent, you have young ones to monitor at all times – not to mention the rest of the household. Being full-time manager of your child’s online activity can feel like a big chore. But we all know that it is necessary.
While we know that it is necessary, did you know that parental controls can go beyond a few websites or Netflix accounts? You can set up parental controls on your entire WiFi network (and you need to).
Here’s why:
Why you need parental controls on your home WiFi network
There are three key reasons to set up parental controls on your home WiFi network:
- Controlling devices and content access
- Setting time limits on daily Internet usage
- Customisation for your home network
Setting up parental controls on your home WiFi helps you monitor your child’s (and their friends’) online content access as well as device usage. With parental controls set on your entire WiFi network, you control everything.
Overall, these settings let you know exactly what everyone is doing on your network and when (because you customized it!).
Here’s how to set them up:
How to set up parental controls on your home WiFi network
Setting up parental controls for your WiFi network is easier than you might think. Often you can just log into your account and configure your router with the parental control settings.
Since your router is the centre of your entire network, you can filter the web for any or all devices that are connected through it. This means you can control your child’s computer, smartphone, tablet, gaming console, you name it.
If your router does not have these settings by default, consider investing in a newer model that does. This will make WiFi security much easier on your part.