OpenDNS – Securing your home network.
Blocking content on your home network is important these days. Open uses your router and DNS to block content based on your preference. This is a very easy way to create a first layer of protection for your home network. Here’s a little information about DNS and a quick tip. Enjoy!
DNS – Internet Domain Naming system. DNS translates all IP addresses to a domain name.
Without DNS you would not get to Google.com or any other website. Your IPS will automatically provide you with these servers but you can choose to have your router use a restricted DNS server.
OpenDNS is a FREE service that allows you to control what Name Resolution is allowed on your home network. You simply sign up and add the name servers to your router. OpenDNS allows you to block inappropriate content via your router. This means there is no setup on the PC at all. All devices on the network including; PSP and Nintendo DS game systems, Itouch, Iphones, other cell phones and Laptops, will be blocked when connected to your network. Below are 5 steps you that will get you using OpenDNS and securing your network now.
Step 1 – Sign up for a basic (FREE) OpenDNS account at OpenDNS.org.
Step 2 – Login to your router. Once you are there, find the DNS server field in the basic setup area.
Step 3 - Enter the Open DNS server addresses in the DNS field. You will only need 2 IP addresses.
Step 4 – Once you are logged in click on the setting tab and then select your preferred filtering level. Moderate is my favorite as it blocks adult content and illegal activity .
Step 5- Once you have saved your DNS settings and selected your security level you are done. Any users on your network will now be blocked. It really is that easy.
Login to your router.
Once you are there, find the DNS server field in the basic setup area.
I like this. Sometimes I feel like my kids know more than I do regarding the internet. This is really helpful and provides me with some additional information to help protect my family.