Parental Controls Not Working
TP-Link Router
Severity: ModerateWhat Does This Error Mean?
TP-Link parental controls are bypassed when a device uses custom DNS (like 8.8.8.8) instead of the router's DNS. Block custom DNS on the router so all devices are forced to use the router's filtering.
Affected Models
- Archer AX series
- Archer AC series
- Deco mesh
Common Causes
- Device using custom DNS (Google, Cloudflare) bypassing router DNS filtering
- Device connected via mobile cellular data instead of Wi-Fi
- Parental control schedule set to wrong time zone
- Child using a VPN to bypass router-level controls
- Firmware bug in older router versions