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[Closed] Boffins - OpenDNS / BT Homehub 4 / help me choose a router / or not ?

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Following my previous thread on the subject of children and internet safety, the general consensus was that OpenDNS was a good idea. Seems this won't work on the BT Homehub 4 as it won't allow it's DNS settings to be changed. I have found a workaround here [url= http://punj-technology.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/using-opendns-with-bt-homehub-broadband.html ]http://punj-technology.blogspot.co.uk/2011/02/using-opendns-with-bt-homehub-broadband.html[/url] that suggests a cheap second router.

1) Is that work around logical?
2) Would I be better to just set up OpenDNS on her laptop?
3) If 1) is the best option, will something like [url= http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/1283369.htm ]this[/url] do or will only certain routers let me change the DNS settings?
4) Have I completely missed the point?

Thanks


 
Posted : 23/12/2013 8:59 pm
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i'm probably missing some detail - but why not configure dns on the pc/ipads etc manually to open dns/ unless you have a lot of devices its pretty simple.


 
Posted : 23/12/2013 9:48 pm
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It's only hers really, so even easier to do that. Thanks


 
Posted : 23/12/2013 9:59 pm
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Plus you gain from not having her log in as an admin (which you do to set up the DNS bit).


 
Posted : 23/12/2013 10:04 pm
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Ah yes, hadn't thought of that


 
Posted : 23/12/2013 10:27 pm

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