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AR15.COM
2/26/2026 10:35:30 AM EDT
I have been using openDNS in my nether router for content filtering for the kids. Works ok, but I keep getting blocked out of things I want to access and have a hard time with whitelisting stuff and it sticking. I also thought this may be a chance to upgrade security of the network and move to a hardware solution. Does anyone have experience with the Firewalla Purple or the Purple SE? They seem to be a good fit for a small home network, but I have no experience with this.


Jake
2/26/2026 10:53:59 AM EDT
[#1]
Haven't used  those.    I run a pi-hole at home to handle my DNS.  Use mostly Unifi and Untangle at work.  Untangle can give you a lot of control and is relatively easy to configure but it's subscription once you get past the basic features.
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2/26/2026 2:20:19 PM EDT
[#2]
I have a Purple SE its great for filtering the kids stuff, also use the VPN on my phone to block ads when not home.
3/1/2026 7:38:55 AM EDT
[Last Edit: cruze5][Edited] [#3]
i don't know anyone personally who has purchased one

i usually refer family / friends / customers to Unifi for simplicity https://store.ui.com/us/en/category/cloud-gateways-compact/collections/cloud-gateway-max

or Opnsense or similar for more advanced routing
3/5/2026 6:13:18 PM EDT
[#4]
If you are connected by wifi, set up another SSID for you to use to surf porn.  You can set a different DNS for that SSID.