• Update my Wi-Fi Lifeguard router firmware

  Wi-Fi Lifeguard firmware updates often provide new features and bug fixes. Need to check for a firmware update for your Wi-Fi Lifeguard router? This guide will show you how to do it. If you have a mesh network, you only need to update your Wi-Fi Lifeguard base device. This is the Wi-Fi Lifeguard that is directly connected to your main home router via the Wi-Fi Lifeguard WAN port marked with a globe. Just follow the steps below—Wi-Fi Lifeguard will take care of the mesh configuration for you.Some readers

• How do I stop devices from using my old unfiltered Wi-Fi connection?

  Once you have set up your new Safe Surfer Wi-Fi Lifeguard network, any devices that were connected to your old unfiltered Wi-Fi provided by your main home router might still use that connection. Because of this, it is important to perform at least one of the following steps: Forget the old connection on each device previously connected to the old unfiFew readers

• Can my Wi-Fi Lifeguard router protect devices against VPNs?

  The Safe Surfer Wi-Fi Lifeguard router attempts to block VPN apps in two different ways: Blocking VPN app networking through our DNS filtering, which helps block a variety of VPNs. An optional feature called VPN detection, which attempts to see whether it can find and kill VPN connections. This is turned on by default within the local control panel (accessed by visiting 192.168.8.1 in a web browser while connected to the Safe Surfer Wi-Fi). These two steps help block a fair amount of VPNFew readers

• Change Wi-Fi network names and advanced settings on my Wi-Fi Lifeguard network

  Want to change the SSIDs (Wi-Fi network names) that your Wi-Fi Lifeguard network broadcasts? This article will show you how to perform this. 1. Log in to your Wi-Fi Lifeguard Ensure that you are connected to your Wi-Fi Lifeguard network. Using your favourite web browser (e.g. Google Chrome or Firefox) open the administration panel by visiting 192.168.8.1 Enter in the email address and password that belong to your Safe Surfer account. If you have not made an account, the Wi-Fi Lifeguard admiFew readers

• What does the Wi-Fi Lifeguard Screentime feature do?

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• Get reports for family devices on Wi-Fi Lifeguard

  Safe Surfer Wi-Fi Lifeguard routers support any kind of device that uses the Internet via a wired or wireless connection. The process of connecting these devices to the Wi-Fi Lifeguard network will be almost identical to how they were previously set up to use the Internet. A Wi-Fi Lifeguard network provides reports based on what web pages have been blocked per device. You can access them from your Wi-Fi Lifeguard by visiting 192.168.8.1 on your favourite web browser. From the Usage menu on theFew readers

• Create a mesh network with multiple Wi-Fi Lifeguard routers

  If you have more than one Wi-Fi Lifeguard router, you can create a mesh network which extends your Wi-Fi Lifeguard network signal. All Wi-Fi Lifeguard routers that are meshed together will share a single Wi-Fi network name (SSID) for broadcasting the 2.4 GHz band and the 5 GHz band. This means that the Wi-Fi Lifeguard mesh network will automatically choose the best option for each device that connects to the mesh network. 1. Plug in power and WAN Ethernet (https://storage.crisp.chat/usersFew readers

• Update my Wi-Fi Lifeguard router to firmware version 3.0.7

  Wi-Fi Lifeguard firmware updates often provide new features and bug fixes. This guide will show you how to update to firmware version 3.0.7. If you have a mesh network, you only need to update your Wi-Fi Lifeguard base device. This is the Wi-Fi Lifeguard that is directly connected to your main home router via the Wi-Fi Lifeguard WAN port (marked with a globe). Just follow the steps belowFew readers

• Wi-Fi Lifeguard router firmware version 3.0.7: what's new

  Safe Surfer is excited to announce Wi-Fi Lifeguard firmware version 3.0.7. This new version is a big update which sports a completely redesigned interface, a better viewing experience on mobile devices, and various new and improved features. If you have not upgraded yet, we highly recommend doing so! You can upgrade by following our guide here: https://helpdesk.safesurfer.io/en-nz/article/how-can-i-update-my-wi-fi-lifeguard-firmware-1lsq69g/ New features for all supported devices: BrFew readers

• Setup a Wi-Fi Lifeguard router network for the first time

  Hosting your very own filtered wired and wireless Internet home network is an exciting prospect. Our Wi-Fi Lifeguard network technology features easy yet broad customisation functionality, all according to your desired filtering choices and device management needs. This article will lead you through the entire process of setting up a robust home Wi-Fi Lifeguard network once you have received your Wi-Fi Lifeguard router(s). Rest assured, we have written the article to be easy to follow from a nonFew readers

• Blocking sites and setting up screentime on Wi-Fi Lifeguard

  Wi-Fi Lifeguard gives you control over what sites and services your connected devices at home can access. This brief guide will show you how to get started! 1. Log in to Wi-Fi Lifeguard Ensure that you are connected to your Wi-Fi Lifeguard router on the device that you will be using to change its settings. Open 192.168.8.1 by using your favourite web browser (for example, Firefox or Google Chrome). Enter your Safe Surfer account credentials. If you haven't made an account, the Wi-Fi LifeguaFew readers

• How do I give my Wi-Fi Lifeguard router more LAN ports?

  Wi-Fi Lifeguard (model GL-MT300N-V2) routers provide one LAN port for up to one wired device. Wi-Fi Lifeguard (model GL-B1300) routers provide two LAN ports for two wired devices. Wi-Fi Lifeguard (model GL-B1300) rear ports Need more LAN ports for extra wired Ethernet devices? You can purchase a switch to provide more Ethernet ports that are protected by your Wi-Fi Lifeguard network. When searFew readers

• What is the difference between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz wireless bands?

  The Wi-Fi Lifeguard (Generation 2) by default broadcasts two wireless bands, each on a different frequency: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. This article will explain in detail the difference between the two options you have when connecting your device.Few readers

• Lifeguard Firmware Version 4.0.5

  Lifeguard Firmware v4 We're proud to announce a new version of firmware for the Safe Surfer Lifeguard router, version 4. It's a big update, so we highly recommend reading this article before deciding to update, as some features have been changed or removed. If you've been with us for a while, you might remember our very first lifeguard device, the Lifeguard mini. This venerable little router is about the size of a matchbox, and unfortunately no longer powerful enough to support the new featuFew readers

• Using a Huawei-brand wireless (cellular 4G/5G) modem with Wi-Fi Lifeguard

  If you have a Huawei-brand wireless (cellular 4G/5G) modem and you attempt to use it with the Safe Surfer Wi-Fi Lifeguard router, after connecting a device to the Wi-Fi Lifeguard, you might get a message that says the device has no internet. This is because some Huawei wireless modems use what's called the same "subnet range" as Wi-Fi Lifeguard (that is, they both use the exact same address range 192.168.8.0, therefore causing the "No internet" issue when connecting to the Wi-Fi Lifeguard). YouFew readers