For Kibosh 2.0 Global Dashboard Q: How can I block YouTube.com? A: Go to Dash > Web Filter > Options and enable YouTube Strict Mode. Strict Mode is very effective and will render YouTube almost useless at the same time leaving it ON so your browsing is not negatively impacted. Explanation: YouTube is Google, and Google is massive with many websites and services like Gmail. If you are logged into any Google property you are inside their domain and have…
The following search engines are supported by Kibosh. These search engines will always be in SafeSearch ON mode (what is SafeSearch). Google Bing DuckDuckGo Yandex All other search engines are blocked by SafeSearch Lock-in which is ON by default (you can turn it off in Dash > Options).
Yes, SafeSearch is enforced in incognito mode for Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo on every browser, every device: If you are seeing restricted content then you need to find the reason. Check your installed apps looking for a security type app with a web filter feature enabled as this will tunnel your browsing through their proxy servers (where they can inspect all your internet traffic). Contact Kibosh Support for assistance. SafeSearch Lock-In prevents the use of non-SafeSearch enforced browsers / search…
If you haven’t noticed already you are being charged around $10 mo extra for the modem/router your ISP gave you. You can however, buy your own modem and tell them to take theirs back and stop charging you. How to replace your ISP modem with your own: First you need to know what type of Internet you have: cable, DSL or Fiber? Then go to Amazon.com, or NewEgg.com and search for ‘cable modem‘, ‘DSL modem‘, ‘xfinity modem‘ etc. Read…
The B1300 comes with 2 Gigabit LAN Ports. You can expand this by adding a Gigabit Switch like this for $19.00.
Yes, any wireless range extender will work. Technically speaking the Kibosh Router works exactly like any other wireless router. Just FYI we’ve posted setup instructions for the NETGEAR N300 here.
Yes. The Kibosh Router will sit in front of your ISP router/voip/modem. Install Kibosh Router in front of existing router/voip/modem. Turn off the old Wi-Fi (usually on the existing router/viop/modem). (optional) Rename the Kibosh Router’s Wi-Fi & Password to match the old one That’s it. Leave everything in place but going forward everyone uses the Kibosh Router for Internet access. The VoIP and TV will still be handled by your ISP. Please call 888-727-3018 for assistance.
Yes, and as long as the Kibosh Router is last in line to the Internet, all downstream device networks will have the same Internet protection. Good Example: PC —> [Wireless AP]—>[Wireless AP]—>[Kibosh Wireless Router]—> [Modem]—> WWW Good Example: PC —> [Wireless AP]—>[VPN Router]—>[Kibosh Wireless Router]—> [Modem]—> WWW In the good examples all downstream devices flow through the Kibosh Router thus ensures the Internet is clean. Bad Example: PC —> [Kibosh Wireless Router]—> [Wireless Router] —> [Modem]—> WWW In the…
These days it’s a good idea to have multiple layers of security because no single solution is 100% effective. Kibosh is an Internet Security filter that blocks malware and virus infected websites before you can land on them and get infected, and without having to install any software. It’s the best form of anti-malware / virus protection available today that works on mobile too. Kibosh + Common Sense = safe Internet experience. Kibosh Antivirus Locally installed malware apps can sometimes…
The Kibosh Router is the culmination of over six years of development focused on one thing – producing a legitimate family safe Internet (no porn, no malware) and parental control solution without causing any disruption to our normal life flow. In other words, a sustainable solution that will always just work. The hardest part is setting the Kibosh Router up after which you’ll never have to worry about your Internet again. The bad stuff is not “blocked” per say…
