How Do I Block Instagram Access with an RV220W?

[y2kdad365]

I have an RV-220W and I'm finding many users spending lots of time on Instagram lately. Does anyone know if it's possible to block access to Instagram, both from their PCs and iPods?

Thanks in advance!

[RobertVEN]

To block Instagram access on an RV220W router, you can follow these steps:

1. Log in to your RV220W router's web interface by entering the router's IP address into your web browser.

2. Navigate to the "Security" section of the web interface.

3. Click on "Firewall."

4. Click on "Access Rules."

5. Click on "Add."

6. In the "Name" field, enter a name for the access rule (e.g., "Block Instagram").

7. In the "Action" field, select "Deny."

8. In the "Service" field, select "HTTP."

9. In the "Source" field, select "Any."

10. In the "Destination" field, enter "www.instagram.com" (without quotes).

11. Click "Save" to save the access rule.

12. Repeat steps 5-11 to create another access rule for the "HTTPS" service.

13. Once you have created both access rules, click "Save Settings" to save the changes to the RV220W router.

These steps should effectively block access to Instagram on your network. Keep in mind that users may still be able to access Instagram through other means, such as using a VPN or accessing it on their mobile data connection.

[instagb]

To block access to Instagram, you can follow these steps:

1. Access the router's web-based interface. Open a web browser and enter the router's IP address in the address bar. Typically, the IP address is "192.168.1.1" or "192.168.0.1". You might need to log in using your router's administrative username and password.

2. Once logged in, navigate to the "Content Filter" or "Web Filtering" section. The exact location of this setting may vary depending on the router's firmware version.

3. In the content filtering settings, look for an option to add URL filters or domain filters. You should be able to enter "instagram.com" and "www.instagram.com" in the list of blocked websites.

4. Save the changes and apply the settings. After this, any device connected to your RV-220W router will be blocked from accessing Instagram.

Keep in mind that this method will block access to Instagram for all devices connected to the network. If you want to block it only for specific devices (e.g., PCs and iPods), you may need to set up additional rules based on device MAC addresses or IP addresses.

Remember to use this feature responsibly, especially if you are applying it to devices used by multiple users. Communication and awareness among users are crucial in understanding and respecting internet access restrictions.

If you encounter any issues or have questions about your specific router model, it's a good idea to refer to the user manual or contact Cisco's support for further assistance.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you need any more information.