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Entering a passcode sent to the phone completes the verification process. Nothing is sent to the cloud.Ĭontinuing the setup process, you create a Circle account using your email address, and add your mobile phone number. Note, too, that all of its content filtering and other activity happens right on the device. Don't be alarmed Circle isn't attacking you. If you Google it, you'll come up with a lot of pages about ARP spoofing as a network attack. How does it work? The technology is called ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) spoofing. Once paired, however, it should be able to manage all network devices-including those connected via 5GHz and Ethernet. Note that Circle will only pair to a 2.4GHz connection. Next, you log into your regular Wi-Fi through Circle, and then connect your phone back to your regular Wi-Fi. To start, you open Wi-Fi settings on your mobile device and connect to the Circle device's hotspot, using the password supplied by the app. When you launch the app, it walks you through the configuration process step by step. It's a clean and attractive app if appearance and simplicity were the only criteria it would be sure to win a place in our list of 100 best iPhone apps. For testing, I installed the app on Apple iPhone 6 ( at Amazon).Īll setup and configuration occurs through Circle's mobile app which is available for iOS or Android.

As for that Ethernet port, you won't use it unless instructed to by tech support. To get started, you simply plug it into a power source and wait for the light to start blinking. Other than that, it's pretty much featureless. Getting Started With Circle The Circle device is a small white cube with a micro USB port for charging and a covered Ethernet port on one side. Circle doesn't force you to replace your router, and it's extraordinarily easy to set up and manage. OpenDNS Home VIP gets the same effect by taking over handling of your networks Domain Name System connections.

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And Net Nanny manages Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android devices, but not gaming consoles or any other platform.Ĭlean Router ($29.99 at Amazon) controls and monitors all devices on your system, by replacing your existing router. You'd pay $79.99 each year for a family-pack license of ContentWatch Net Nanny 7 ($39.99 at Net Nanny), for example.

The device goes for a one-time price of $99, and the iOS or Android app that lets you manage it is free. It does what it promises, with a few minor rough edges, and a companion app can extend protection to iOS devices even when the kids aren't at home. This little box can manage every device on your network, filtering out unwanted content and applying a variety of time limits, and a simple iOS or Android app lets you configure it just the way you want.

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But once you install Circle with Disney on your network, parental control is in the palm of your hand. How long would it take you to install parental control software on every connected device your kids use? How long would it take you to even locate all of their devices? Yeah, it would be tough.

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