Can’t Access ‘Parental Control’ Feature In Linksys Velop

For those who are using Linksys Velop and not being able to access the ‘parental control’ feature, they should find the reason behind the problem. If it is related to the firmware of the device, then follow the steps given in the tutorial to update the firmware version of Linksys Velop.

Linksys has developed a revolutionary router, which offers wider internet coverage and stronger signal strength. The name of this router is Linksys Velop and it is available in all major parts of the world. Now, there are many excellent features in Linksys Velop such as better internet connectivity, wider coverage area and ability to control the routers via a smartphone app. Moreover, there is a parental control feature as well, which users can access to limit internet access for their children. However, many Velop users are not being able to access the feature due to several reasons. If you are among those people, then the following information is of great importance to you.

Parental control feature allows users to bar the access of objectionable sites for children. Moreover, users can set a limit on how much internet children can access and what websites can they open and what they cannot. However, the inability to access the ‘Parental Control’ feature has left many people frustrated. If you want to find out reasons for not being able to access the feature along with the solutions, then read below.

Why ‘parental control’ feature is not working?

There could be many reasons behind not being able to access ‘Parental control’ feature such as,

1. Linksys Velop running on an outdated firmware. You need to check the firmware version, whether it is the most recent one or an outdated version.
2. The feature could be inaccessible due to real-time conflicting problem.
3. If using Linksys Velop in bridge mode, then that could pose issues with the functioning of parental control feature, as the feature doesn’t work in bridge mode.

If the problem has surfaced due to any of the above-mentioned reasons, then you should not worry, as the problem can be fixed by implementing the following steps.

Updating Linksys Velop Firmware

Turn on your computer, launch a web browser and enter the default IP address in the address bar.

1. As the web interface opens, enter values in ‘Username’ and ‘Password’ fields. If you haven’t changed the login credentials, then enter ‘admin’ in both fields.
2. Open a new browser window and check if there is any new update available for Linksys Velop. If there is, then click ‘Update’ to download the update. Now, wait until the update gets downloaded and installed. Once that happens, turn off the router and wait for a few seconds before turning it back on.
3. Visit ‘Support’ page from the ‘Setup’ page of Linksys router followed by opening ‘Drop-Down’ menu. Select the model number of your Velop Router and then, select the files that are downloaded in the ‘Downloads’ folder. Click the ‘download’ button to save the file. Then, go back to Router’s setup page.
4. Tap ‘administration’ tab and then, select ‘firmware’ update. Select the file that you just saved and the update will be automatically installed.

Now, if you try to access the ‘parental control’ feature, then you will be able to access it without any problem.

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