Location-based solutions
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 | | | |
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| 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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