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on
01-29-2024
05:24 PM
- edited on
04-16-2025
03:07 AM
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[Firewall] How to set up Keyword Filter in ASUS Router?
Keyword Filter allows you to block the client’s access to the webpage which contains specific keywords. After you key-in and set up the keywords here, all the webpages which have these keywords in it will not be able to appear in the search result.
Limitations of the filtering function :
1. Compressed webpages that use HTTP compression technology cannot be filtered.
For more details, please refer to the link as below for detailed information. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_compression
2. Https webpages cannot be filtered.
Please follow the below steps :
Step 1: Connect your PC to ASUS router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable.
Step 2: Connect your computer to the router via wired or WiFi connection and enter your router LAN IP or router URL http://www.asusrouter.com to the WEB GUI.
Please refer to How to enter the router setting page(Web GUI)to learn more.
Step 3: Key in your router's username and password to log in.
Note: If you forget the user name and/or password, please restore the router to the factory default status and setup.
Please refer to [Wireless Router] How to reset the router to factory default setting? for how to restore the router to default status.
Step 4: Go to Firewall> Keyword Filter]tab.
Step 5: Enable the Keyword Filter.
Step 6: Type the keyword in the blank which you would like to block.
Step 7: Click to add the list adn click Apply to save the settings.
FAQ
1. How to block specific devices from accessing specific/malicious websites?
ASUS routers currently do not support website blocking on specific devices(e.g. phone, laptop).
If the specific device you want to set up is a Windows device or a Chromebook, please refer to the FAQ below.
[Windows 11/10] Microsoft Family Safety - Parental Control settings | Official Support | ASUS Global
[Chromebook] Manage your child's account on Chromebook | Official Support | ASUS Global
How to get the (Utility / Firmware)?
You can download the latest drivers, software, firmware and user manuals in the ASUS Download Center.
If you need more information about the ASUS Download Center, please refer this link.