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Enable MyFilter Dashboard (Kibosh Filter Open)

March 26, 2019

For Kibosh Filter Open customers only. If you’re reading this you should have already configured your router with Kibosh’s Nameservers. There are two parts to the Kibosh Filter Open solution: Internet Content Filtering via Kibosh – this is the part that removes all the bad stuff from the Internet. MyFilter Dashboard Management – this is where you can shape your Internet by blocking websites / apps, turn on activity logs, enable SafeSearch Lock-In, YouTube SafeMode, etc. For example, if you wanted…

How to control Internet / App access on iOS / Android.

July 24, 2018

Scott

How to Guides

How to control Internet / App access on iOS / Android. Protect the device with Kibosh Filter per the setup guide you received in your purchase email. Be sure to complete the DDNS section where you need to enter the Kibosh ID for this device. Log into the MyFilter Dashboard for this device. In other words, log into MyFilter using the Kibosh ID you received at time of purchase. Instructions on how to do this will be in your…

DNS: device is vulnerable to attacks

July 24, 2018

Scott

Trouble Shooting

Local antivirus products, like AVAST, or AVG, Nortons, etc., usually offer a Web Filter / Internet Security / Web Shield type feature that you can optionally turn on / off. See an example of Avast here. The antivirus vendor will make a good sales pitch for why you should turn this feature on, however it’s bunk. You do not want to turn this feature on because A) it filters nothing, and B) they see ALL OF YOUR INTERNET TRAFFIC…

Protected: How to protect iOS with Kibosh Filter.

July 12, 2018

Scott

How to Guides, Mobile

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How to upgrade WiFi signal.

July 10, 2018

Scott

How to Guides, Trouble Shooting

Everything is WiFi now, so ensuring your Kibosh appliance’s WiFi is setup properly is paramount, and will make for a much smoother experience. A few key points about WiFi: Stone and metal will interfere with all WiFi signal. So if you have a room enclosed with stone / metal you will always have problems getting a strong WiFi signal in here, regardless of the power of WiFi router. This room will need a range extender (see below). The direction…

How to secure your old WiFi.

June 22, 2018

Scott

How to Guides, Technical Support

Video: How to find your old routers admin page. How to disable old Wi-Fi: From a PC connect to the old Wi-Fi Log into the old Wi-Fi router Find the old Wi-Fi router’s admin login First look under the router it should be listed on the sticker. It’s usually one of the following: 192.168.0.1, 192.168.1.1 Put this number in your browser: http://192.168.0.1 OR http://192.168.1.1 You will now be at the old Wi-Fi router admin page – skip down to How…

Video: Upgrade Kibosh appliance firmware.

May 10, 2018

Scott

How to Guides, Video

How to upgrade your Kibosh appliance firmware. Run-time 2.41 min.

How to remove Kibosh Filter.

May 7, 2018

Scott

How to Guides

What to do if you need to remove Kibosh Filter from your Internet. You own a Kibosh Router / 360 / Cloud: Log in at Kibosh Filter, and cancel your subscription. To remove Kibosh replace the router’s KRMU firmware with a standard router O/S. To do this: Log into the Kibosh device at http://192.168.10.1 Default password is ‘password’ Go to System > Update Firmware and update using the appropriate build (click to download): N600 (two antenna) 1043ND (three antenna)…

How to troubleshoot Internet issues with ping.

May 1, 2018

Scott

How to Guides

If you suddenly lose Internet, or if your Internet is not working right you can use ping to quickly, and easily see exactly what the issue is. How to troubleshoot Internet issues with ping. Ping is a wonderful, free, tool that you can use to easily troubleshoot various Internet related issues. Ping operates by sending Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) echo request packets to the target host and waiting for an ICMP echo reply. It measures the round-trip time…

How to put time limits on apps.

April 12, 2018

Scott

How to Guides, Parental Controls, Web Filter Settings

How to put a time limit on apps / websites: Log into your MyFilter Dashboard Go to Web Filter > Timed Filters Set your Timezone Enter Website to Block Set the repeat Schedule Set your time frame Add Save Filters NOTE: Timed Filters to not work on YouTube – go to Web Filter > Options to enable YouTube SafeMode which is very effective at blocking objectionable content.