Q. Why buy an iBoss™ Home vs. routers out there that have built in Parental Controls?

A. Conventional routers with ‘Parental control’ functions typically require the user to enter all the domains (websites) that they do not want their kids to visit. Not only is this impractical, it is nearly impossible to predict the websites your kids may visit and keep up with all the new websites out there. Also, navigating through the pages of most routers is difficult. The iBoss™ Home is much different. When you log into the iBoss™ Home, you can choose to block sites and content using over 26 predefined categories such as adult, violence, drugs, etc. You can also block or schedule chat and instant messengers, online gaming, downloading or just put the Internet to ‘sleep’ when you do not want anyone on it. The friendly wizard-style user-interface of the iBoss™ Home allows for quick and easy setup.

Q. Why use the iBoss vs. software Parental controls?

A. There are many drawbacks to software filtering. The iBoss™ Home is unique in that it is a physical hardware device. This means that it is much harder to bypass. With traditional filtering software, savvy kids can bypass the software in many ways such as logging in as a different user on the computer, running a different operating system from a disk drive, or simply uninstalling it from the computer itself. Also, in order to change most software policies, typically you must do so from the computer that the software is installed on (rather than having central management). Also, software can conflict with other applications installed on your computer. Finally, software solutions require software to be installed on each computer that is to be filtered on the home network.

The iBoss™ Home is hardware. It uses the same technology used by Fortune 500 companies. Once in place, the iBoss™ Home controls the entire network centrally from one point. You can change the settings from any computer on the network. The iBoss™ Home cannot be hacked around. If it is disconnected, powered down, or failed login attempts are made, the iBoss™ Home will store log events into permanent memory that cannot be erased. In addition, an email will be sent to the administrator immediately advising the time, date and tampering violation that was attempted. iBoss™ Home will also filter all the wireless in your home which software cannot do without being installed directly onto the computer. If someone comes to your home with a wireless laptop for example, the filtering rules still apply since the iBoss™ Home regulates all traffic passing through your network.                

The iBoss™ Home is operating system independent meaning that it will filter a home with a Mac computer, Windows computer, and even Linux all at the same time on the same network. This saves money as most filtering software, if available, would require a separate purchase for each operating system it is to be used with.

Q. Is the iBoss™ Home more cost effective than Software parental controls?

A. Yes. The iBoss™ Home is cost effective since you can control your entire network with one device and subscription. It can filter all of the computers on your network with only one subscription rather than paying on a per computer basis.

Q. I have both Mac and Windows computers on my network. Will I be able to use the iBoss™ Home with both operating systems?

A. Yes. Since the iBoss™ Home is a hardware-based product, it is compatible with virtually any operating system that has networking support.

Q. Can I replace my existing wireless firewall/router with the iBoss™ Home?

A. Yes. The iBoss™ Home functions as an Internet Content Filter as well as a full wireless-G router. The iBoss™ Home provides a powerful SPI Firewall that is ready to use right out of the box. There is no software to install, and no complicated setup procedures to follow. Just plug in your iBoss™ Home and your network will be instantly locked-down and protected. It provides a 4-port switch and wireless-G signal.

Q. Does the iBoss™ Home work with wireless computers?

A. Yes. The iBoss™ Home supports wired as well as wireless computers. It has a built-in wireless-G signal which can be used to securely connect wirelessly on the home network. Computers connected wirelessly will also be filtered by the iBoss™ Home.