How to turn off Home Network Defender?
Home Network Defender is the latest security product (SP) built-in on selected LinksysbyCisco routers namely WRT610N, WRT320N, WRT310N and WRT160N v2 & v3. HND is a collaboration of Trend Micro and LinksysbyCisco wherein the best Parental Control system of Trend Micro are incorporated and implemented on the latest LinksysbyCisco routers making HND a competitive software on the internet market. This security product is unique compared to other SP I have encountered because the settings are enabled on the router instead of the usual "computer installed softwares" thus creating an umbrella type of protection wherein all devices connected behind the router will be affected.
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Eventhough the product received good reviews from various sites and even won a PTPA Award (Parent Tested Parent Approved), there are still some users that find this product a bit frustrating. Thus on this article I will be discussing the 3 (three) methods on how to disable it.
First method is the easiest and the most common. Since the HND settings are being saved on the router’s memory, it is therefore possible that if you RESET the router, the HND settings will be erased. Though I do not condone resetting the router since this means reconfiguration and reinstallation of the device, you can do this method if you have plans to completely do away with HND. But if you are not technically confident to reconfigure your router back then I advise you not to proceed with this method. I suggest you continue reading the article to learn more.
The next method is by disabling HND from Network Magic 5.5. If you have an HND supported router, chances are you will also have Network Magic software included on the setup CD for the router. Just install Network Magic on one computer and start configuring HND from there. From Network Magic you can configure and personalize the settings of HND. You can also personalize some restrictions on selected computers. All you have to do is login to your HND account using Network Magic and move the scroll bars to Adult (see screenshot below). Just make sure that “Your Network (All Devices)” is selected on the drop-down menu.
The last method is only applicable at the mean time for WRT610N routers with the latest firmware. I’m hoping that this feature will be added to the other HND Supported routers soon. Just access the User Interface of your router and go to Administration Tab. Scroll down and look for Home Network Defender. Click on the radio button “Disabled” as the option and be sure to Save the Settings. From here the HND will completely be disabled on the router without resetting it.
Closing Thoughts:
HND is a very nice product with good intentions. If you are parent who doesn’t want to give all internet access to your kids, then this product suits your needs. Unfortunately, since it is still new on the market, there are still major bugs and problems that Linksys needs to sort out first before it can become a product worthy of your money. Until then, you have the choice to disable it.
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You can Read More Articles Related to Home Network Defender on the links below.
Home Network Defender FAQ’s
Smallnetbuilder Review
LinksysbyCisco with HND
Eventhough the product received good reviews from various sites and even won a PTPA Award (Parent Tested Parent Approved), there are still some users that find this product a bit frustrating. Thus on this article I will be discussing the 3 (three) methods on how to disable it.
First method is the easiest and the most common. Since the HND settings are being saved on the router’s memory, it is therefore possible that if you RESET the router, the HND settings will be erased. Though I do not condone resetting the router since this means reconfiguration and reinstallation of the device, you can do this method if you have plans to completely do away with HND. But if you are not technically confident to reconfigure your router back then I advise you not to proceed with this method. I suggest you continue reading the article to learn more.
The next method is by disabling HND from Network Magic 5.5. If you have an HND supported router, chances are you will also have Network Magic software included on the setup CD for the router. Just install Network Magic on one computer and start configuring HND from there. From Network Magic you can configure and personalize the settings of HND. You can also personalize some restrictions on selected computers. All you have to do is login to your HND account using Network Magic and move the scroll bars to Adult (see screenshot below). Just make sure that “Your Network (All Devices)” is selected on the drop-down menu.
The last method is only applicable at the mean time for WRT610N routers with the latest firmware. I’m hoping that this feature will be added to the other HND Supported routers soon. Just access the User Interface of your router and go to Administration Tab. Scroll down and look for Home Network Defender. Click on the radio button “Disabled” as the option and be sure to Save the Settings. From here the HND will completely be disabled on the router without resetting it.
Closing Thoughts:
HND is a very nice product with good intentions. If you are parent who doesn’t want to give all internet access to your kids, then this product suits your needs. Unfortunately, since it is still new on the market, there are still major bugs and problems that Linksys needs to sort out first before it can become a product worthy of your money. Until then, you have the choice to disable it.
