Blocking access to a particular service, like Discord, on a router typically involves setting up access controls to prevent devices on your network from communicating with the servers used by the service. Below I will guide you through a step-by-step process on how to do this. Please note that the exact steps can vary slightly depending on your router’s brand and model, but the general process should be similar. Here’s how to block Discord on your router:
1. Access Your Router’s Admin Console
The first step in blocking Discord on your router is to access the router’s admin console. This is typically done through a web browser.
– Ensure your device is connected to your home network.
– Open a web browser and enter your router’s IP address into the address bar. Common default IP addresses include 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, or 192.168.2.1.
– Press enter, and you should be taken to a login page.
– Enter the admin username and password for your router. If you haven’t changed it, you should be able to find the default credentials on the router itself or in the manual it came with.
2. Navigate to the Access Control or Parental Control Section
Once logged in, you need to find the section of your router’s console that controls access to the internet or has parental controls.
– Look for sections with names like “Access Control,” “Parental Controls,” “Firewall,” or “URL Filtering.”
– Click on the appropriate section to access the settings where you can block websites or services.
3. Block Discord Using URL Filtering
If your router has URL filtering options, you can block Discord by entering the URLs associated with the service.
– Within the URL filtering section, look for an option to add a new rule or create a filter.
– Enter the URLs related to Discord. Common URLs to block might include discord.com and discordapp.com.
– Save the changes and ensure the filter is enabled.
4. Block Discord Using Service Blocking
If your router has the capability to block services, you can do it by specifying the ports that Discord uses.
– Look for a section titled “Service Blocking,” “Port Filtering,” “App Control,” or something similar.
– You’ll need to enter the TCP and UDP ports used by Discord. Typically, Discord uses the following ports: TCP: 443, 80 and UDP: 50000 to 65535.
– Input these ports and specify that you want them blocked.
– Save the changes.
5. Implement Changes and Restart Router
Once you have set up the URL or port blocking rules, you need to apply the changes.
– Look for a button that saves or applies the settings.
– After saving, it is often a good practice to restart your router for the changes to take effect.
6. Test the Discord Block
To make sure Discord has been successfully blocked, try to access it from a device on your network.
– Open Discord on a computer or a mobile device connected to your network.
– If the block is successful, Discord should not load or run.
7. Additional Considerations
Be aware that tech-savvy users might find ways around router-level blocks by using VPNs or changing their DNS settings. For thorough blocking, consider multiple layers of control, including software solutions on the individual devices.
Remember, blocking services on a router will affect everyone on your network, so ensure that all users affected by this change are informed. Additionally, these steps will block Discord on devices connected to your home network, but not on devices using other networks or mobile data.