Location-based solutions

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Location-based solutions are devices which control all access into and out of a home.  Usually this is a router or firewall.

Please see Chapter 11 on Protection Solutions for more information on the advantages and disadvantages of location-based solutions.

Features	iBoss Home	LinkSys	Netgear	D-Link
Active monitoring
Passive monitoring
Detailed reports
Create separate rules for each device
Wireless capability
Restrict hours
Email alerts
Advanced bypass detection
Categories in database	50+	Only manually entered sites	50+	Only manually entered sites
Frequency of database updates	Continuous (24/7/365)	Only when entered by parent	Continuous (24/7/365)	Only when entered by parent
Purchase price	$49.95	Various	Various	Various
Annual subscription	$59.95	-	-	-
More information	Website	Website	Website	Website

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