It’s easy with Safe Surfer to install an effective porn blocker on a Netcomm NF15ACV modem. Along with protecting your privacy, we also use our own behind-the-scenes technology to block porn and other harmful online content. This guide will efficiently walk you through how to install protection.
Step 1: Install DNS
Enter the address 192.168.20.1 into the top search bar of a web browser (such as Google Chrome or Firefox).
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Type admin into the username box. Check the bottom of your Netcomm router for a sticker containing the login password—this is different to the Wi-Fi password.
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Installation for a fibre connection
Note: if you have an ADSL or VDSL connection, check the corresponding section further below.
Click the WAN section, then click the Ethernet WAN menu.
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Select the IPv4 option in the drop-down box found next to IP Protocol. Select the second button (Disable) found next to Request DNS.
- For Primary DNS Server, copy and paste the following address into the text box: 104.197.28.121
- For Secondary DNS Server, copy and paste the following address into the text box: 104.155.237.225
Click the Apply Changes button.
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Installation for an ADSL / VDSL connection
Click the LAN menu. Click the Set Manually button found next to “DNS option”.
- For DNS1, copy and paste the following address into the text box: 104.197.28.121
- For DNS2, copy and paste the following address into the text box: 104.155.237.225
Click the Apply Changes button.
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If you have a VDSL connection, click the VDSL WAN menu. Select IPv4 in the drop-down box found next to IP Protocol. Click the Apply Changes button.
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If you have an ADSL connection, click the ADSL WAN section, then click the ADSL WAN menu. Click the empty button found next to “ppp0”.
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Select IPv4 in the drop-down box found next to IP Protocol. Click the Modify button—this could take about 10 seconds to change.
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If you have an ADSL or VDSL connection, restart the devices connected to the modem.
Verify the protection installation by visiting ExampleAdultSite.com inside a web browser. This is a safe website designated for testing if pornographic websites are being blocked. This site should be blocked.
Step 2: Sync IP (optional)
The Safe Surfer dashboard gives you access to comprehensive parental controls. The dashboard has a feature where you can create custom block rules for your Netcomm modem.
Pro tip: this feature requires a Pro Surfer subscription and works best when you have a “static IP” (that is, a non-changing public IP address) with your Internet service provider. If you would like to use the sync IP feature rather than downloading our easy-to-use apps or getting a Wi-Fi Lifeguard router, contact your ISP regarding how to get a static IP.
Open the Devices menu (found on the left-hand sidebar) on the Safe Surfer dashboard. Click the “+ New Device” button.
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Click Wi-Fi & network > Use my existing router. Enter a name, then click the Accept button.
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Go back to the Devices menu and click the Connect button found under the device listing just made.
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Click the Plain DNS field, then click the Link button. This will sync any custom block settings.
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You can now open the Blocking menu, select the router device from the blue bubble, and block categories. Click the Save button once you’re done. These changes might take a minute to sync over.
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Protection complete
Great work! The devices connected to this home router should now be protected. Visit our easy-to-use online dashboard to start monitoring traffic and blocking content from our premium categories with an affordable Pro Surfer subscription.
If you would like to protect a different kind of device, visit our Guides page.
Disclaimer: Safe Surfer Limited is in no way associated with NetComm Wireless PTY LTD.