Parental Control Guidelines

1. Why Parental Controls Matter

The internet offers incredible opportunities for learning and entertainment, but it also presents risks for young users:

• Exposure to age-inappropriate content
• Online predators and cyberbullying
• Excessive screen time and internet addiction
• Malware and phishing attacks
• Privacy risks and data security
• Online gaming and gambling

2. Router-Level Parental Controls

Most modern WiFi routers provided by Sundaram Broadband support parental control features:

2.1 Access Router Settings

1. Connect to your WiFi network
2. Open a web browser and go to 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1
3. Log in with your router credentials (usually found on the router label)
4. Navigate to "Parental Controls" or "Access Control" section

2.2 Available Controls

• Website Filtering: Block specific websites or categories
• Time Scheduling: Set internet access hours for specific devices
• Device Management: Control which devices can connect
• Bandwidth Limits: Limit internet speed for specific devices

3. Device-Level Controls

3.1 Windows PC

• Use Microsoft Family Safety for comprehensive controls
• Create separate user accounts for children
• Enable content filtering in Windows Security
• Set screen time limits in Settings → Accounts → Family

3.2 Android Devices

• Use Google Family Link app for parental controls
• Enable SafeSearch in Google settings
• Set content restrictions in Play Store
• Use restricted user profiles

3.3 iOS Devices (iPhone/iPad)

• Use Screen Time feature in Settings
• Enable Content & Privacy Restrictions
• Set up Family Sharing with child accounts
• Control app downloads and purchases

3.4 Gaming Consoles

• PlayStation: Family Management settings
• Xbox: Microsoft Family Settings app
• Nintendo Switch: Parental Controls app

4. Browser-Based Controls

4.1 Google Chrome

• Enable SafeSearch at google.com/preferences
• Use supervised profiles for children
• Install parental control extensions

4.2 YouTube

• Enable Restricted Mode in settings
• Use YouTube Kids app for younger children
• Create supervised accounts

5. Recommended Parental Control Apps

App Name	Platform	Key Features
Google Family Link	Android, iOS	Free, comprehensive controls, location tracking
Microsoft Family Safety	Windows, Android, iOS, Xbox	Free, cross-platform, screen time, content filters
Qustodio	All platforms	Advanced filtering, social media monitoring
Net Nanny	All platforms	Real-time content filtering, alerts
Bark	All platforms	AI monitoring, social media alerts

6. DNS-Based Filtering

You can use family-friendly DNS servers for network-wide content filtering:

Recommended DNS Services:

Service	Primary DNS	Secondary DNS
OpenDNS FamilyShield	208.67.222.123	208.67.220.123
CleanBrowsing (Family)	185.228.168.168	185.228.169.168
Cloudflare for Families	1.1.1.3	1.0.0.3

How to change DNS: Access your router settings and update the DNS server addresses in the WAN or Internet settings section.

7. Best Practices for Parents

8. Reporting Harmful Content

If you encounter illegal or harmful content online, report it to:

• National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal: cybercrime.gov.in
• Helpline: 1930 (National Cyber Crime Helpline)
• NCPCR (Child Protection): childlineindia.org

9. Need Help?

Our support team can assist you with setting up parental controls on your Sundaram Broadband connection. Contact us for guidance: