Asked 1 year, 7 months ago Show Viewed 1k times I have an LG smart TV that I would like to block ads for, so I'm trying to block all the URLs mentioned on this site. This seems to be easy to do by following TPLink's instructions for using Access Control to block websites. However, the interface for the AX1800 looks different than what I can find instructions for and despite all my searching, I can't find how to do it. I read through the Access Control portion of the AX1800 user guide and it looks like this refers to blocking devices, not websites. Is it possible that they have removed this feature, or am I just missing it? asked May 8, 2021 at 18:41
The AX1800 WiFi 6 Router manual specifies on page 43 how to "Use keywords to block Internet sites":
(Note: I have been using a Samsung SmartTV for years, and I never saw a single ad.) answered May 8, 2021 at 19:19
harrymcharrymc 424k29 gold badges487 silver badges863 bronze badges Last updated: July 8, 2022 Certain streaming services will function more reliably if you block specific IP addresses on your router. This guide will show you how to block IP addresses on TP-Link routers. To block IP addresses on your TP-Link router, you will need to set some special routing rules to ensure your network traffic will not flow through the IPs you specified. Jump to…Block IP addresses on your TP-Link router Block IP addresses on your TP-Link routerLog in to your router admin panelTo access your router admin panel, go to 192.168.0.1 in your web browser and log in with your username and password (by default, both are admin). If your router’s IP address was changed in the past, and you cannot remember it, you can find it in your device’s settings. Different TP-Link router models have their own dashboard interfaces, so refer to the section below that matches your router admin panel. Change your router’s network settingsFor more recent TP-Link router modelsIn your router admin panel, click the Advanced tab. From the sidebar, go to Network > Advanced Routing. Under Static Routing, click +
Add. Enter the following:
Check the box for Enable This Entry. Click Save. Click + Add again, and enter the following:
Check the box for Enable This Entry. Click Save. You may need to block a few more IP addresses, depending on which streaming service you are troubleshooting. To learn more about which IPs you may need to block, contact the ExpressVPN Support Team. For older TP-Link router modelsIn your router admin panel, click Advanced Routing > Static Routing List. Click Add New… Enter the following:
Click Save. Click Add New… again, and enter the following:
Click Save. You may need to block a few more IP addresses, depending on which streaming service you are troubleshooting. To learn more about which IPs you may need to block, contact the ExpressVPN Support Team. Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance. Back to top Check if the IP addresses are blockedTo check if you have successfully blocked the IP addresses, open Terminal (for Mac), or Command Prompt (for Windows). Enter the IP addresses you have blocked, e.g., The ping tests should read “Timed Out” or “Destination Host Unreachable.” If not, repeat the steps above. Then restart your router. Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support team for immediate assistance. Back to top Was this article helpful?What is domain in TPGo to Advance > Network > Dynamic DNS. Select TP-LINK as the DDNS service provider. Click Register, enter a hostname to create your own domain name, for example, test.tplinkdns.com. Then just click Save and the domain name will be bound to your router automatically.
Can I block access to a website on my router?Once you're in your router settings page, look for a setting called Block Sites, Access Restrictions, or something similar. You might find it under Security, Parental Controls, or Advanced. Every router is different, so again consult your manual. Once you find the setting, enter the domains you want to block.
How do I block a website on my TP1 )If you want to block specific websites, select Blacklist and enter keywords or URLs of the websites to be blocked. If you want to allow only specific websites, select Whitelist and enter keywords or URLs of the websites to be allowed.
Can I block a certain website on my home internet?Open your router's configuration page.
If the sites you want to block aren't encrypted, you can usually block them using your router's built-in tools. To access these, open the router's configuration page in a web browser on a computer that's connected to your network.
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