Does blocking a website from the router apply to all connected devices including phones?

Yes. Router-level blocking applies to the entire network and covers every device connected to the same router — computers, phones, tablets, and any other device. No connected device can bypass this block as long as it's on the same network.

Can I block a website for one specific device only, without affecting others?

Yes. On Huawei HG630, HG633, and DG8045 routers, you can select specific devices to apply the block to rather than applying it to everyone. When adding a website to the block list, use the "Manually specify devices" option to choose the exact devices you want to restrict.

Can I unblock a website after blocking it?

Yes. To unblock a site, return to the URL Filter page in your router settings and you'll find the list of blocked websites. Delete the site you want to unblock and click Apply or Save — the block will be lifted immediately for all devices.

Does router-level blocking work if a user on the network uses a VPN?

If a device on your network uses a VPN application, it may be able to bypass the router-level block. For this reason, it's recommended to combine router blocking with other measures — such as preventing VPN apps from being installed on children's devices — for maximum effectiveness.

Can multiple websites be blocked at the same time?

Yes. You can add as many websites as you like to the blocked list. Simply repeat the same steps and add each website's URL separately — all entries will be saved to the block list and take effect immediately.

How to Block Websites on Your WE Router — All Models Complete Guide

How to Block Websites on Your WE Router

Blocking websites directly through the router is the best solution for preventing users on your Wi-Fi network from accessing the websites you've specified, allowing you to protect your family from accessing any site you don't want them to visit. The steps are very straightforward to execute — all you need to do is follow the guide.

This article covers website blocking for every WE router model currently in use — from the newer Huawei devices to the various ZTE models both old and new.

Accessing the Router Settings Page

Before anything else, log in to your router's control panel:

Type 192.168.1.1 into your browser's address bar and press Enter. Enter admin in the first field, and in the second field enter the router password, which is printed on the back of the router next to WLAN Key or Password.

Method One: Blocking Websites on WE Huawei Routers — HG630, HG633, and DG8045

The blocking method is the same for all three of these devices due to the similarity of their settings interface.

Steps:

After logging in to the router settings page, click Internet in the top horizontal menu. You'll be directed to a new page — click Parental Control on the left side, then click URL Filter.

Click New URL filter, then type the address of the website you want to block in the URL to block field — for example, type facebook.com to block Facebook. Then check the box next to Manually specify devices. If you want to block the website for all devices using the router, check Select all. If you only want to block the site for specific devices, select only those devices from the list that appears.

💡 Tip: You can repeat the same steps to block as many websites as you want.

Method Two: Blocking Websites on ZTE Router — ZXHN H168N

This is one of the best routers currently used by WE, supporting ultra-fast internet speeds via VDSL technology.

Steps:

After entering the router settings page, click Internet from the top menu, then click Security on the left side.

Next, click Filter Criteria at the top, then click URL Filter. You'll find two fields — type the name of the website you want to block in the first field and its URL in the second, then click Apply to save the settings. The website will be permanently blocked from the router and no one connected to the network will be able to access it regardless of their attempts.

Method Three: Blocking Websites on Old ZTE Router — ZXHN H108N

This is the older router model from the company, which previously carried the Te Data branding before the rebranding to WE.

Steps:

Enter the router settings page, then click Security on the left side, then click URL Filter beneath it. Check the box next to Enable, type the URL of the website you want to block in the URL Address field, and click the Add button to add it to the blocked list. Repeat this step for each website you want to block.

Important Notes When Blocking Websites from the Router

Blocking covers all connected devices: When you select "Select all," the block applies to every device connected to the router — including your own device unless you exclude it.
Multiple websites can be blocked: The process is fully repeatable and you can build a complete list of blocked websites.
No software needed: Blocking at the router level is more reliable and persistent than any software solution on a single computer.
To unblock: Return to the same URL Filter page, delete the website from the blocked list, and click Save or Apply to lift the block immediately.

Final Thoughts

Blocking websites directly from your WE router is the most effective method for protecting your family and managing internet access at home — because it works at the network level and cannot be bypassed by any connected device. Whether you're using a new Huawei router or any of the ZTE models, the steps are simple and fully covered in this guide. All you need is access to your router's settings page and the URL of the website you want to block.