FritzBox parental controls don't work - you can do that

To set an Internet time limit or to switch off the WLAN after a certain time, you can set a child lock on your FritzBox. If this no longer works, there are a few more solutions besides the classic restart.

FritzBox: If the child lock does not work

If there are problems with parental controls, one or more profiles, you should first try restarting your Fritzbox router. This tip should be applied to almost all electronic devices first. Important: If you use the Internet connection of another router with your FritzBox, the childproof lock cannot be used. You must then configure the other router in the so-called IP client mode.

• If there are problems with one or more profiles, you should first delete the access and set it up again. Although somewhat unorthodox, this method usually leads to the goal quickly.
• You can also reset and reconfigure the FritzBox. If this step is necessary, all profiles may have been reset to standard and you will have to set up the child lock again.
• A downgrade to a previous version is also possible and can restore the faulty parental controls.

The FritzBox profiles: Simply set a child lock

With parental controls, you can restrict Internet use with your FritzBox. With different access profiles, you can individually decide when and for how long a person or group of people can be online. This is not only useful for children, it can also be used to set up a profile for guests. The following access profiles are already preset:

• Standard : The use of the Internet is not restricted with this profile; newly logged in devices are assigned here as standard.
• Blocked : Anyone who uses or must use this profile has no access to the Internet.
• Unlimited : As with Standard, there is no restriction here. When using multiple profiles, the owner can choose this access for himself.
• Guest : Individual settings can be made here.

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Before you can change the settings on your router, you must open the FritzBox user interface. We'll show you how.