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Blocking the Google Play Store on a **Teneda WiFi router** (or any WiFi router) can be done using a few different methods, depending on your router’s capabilities. Typically, this involves blocking access to certain domains used by Google Play Store or setting up parental controls. Below are the steps you can try:

### 1. **Block Google Play Store via Domain Filtering**

You can block specific domains used by Google Play Store directly from the router’s interface by adding them to the blocked list.

#### Steps:

1. **Log in to the Router's Admin Panel**:

   - Connect your device to the Teneda WiFi network.

   - Open a web browser and type the router’s IP address (commonly `192.168.0.1` or `192.168.1.1`, but check your router manual).

   - Log in with the router’s **username** and **password** (usually found on the router itself or in the manual).

2. **Find the URL Filtering or Parental Control Section**:

   - Once logged in, navigate to settings related to **URL Filtering**, **Website Blocking**, or **Parental Control**. These are typically found in the **Security**, **Firewall**, or **Advanced Settings** sections.

3. **Block Google Play Domains**:

   - Add the following domains to the block list:

     - `play.google.com`

     - `android.clients.google.com`

     - `lh3.googleusercontent.com`

   - These domains are used by Google Play to connect to its servers.

4. **Save Changes**:

   - After adding the domains, **Save** or **Apply** the settings.

5. **Restart the Router (if needed)**:

   - Some routers may require a restart to apply the new settings.

6. **Test the Block**:

   - Try accessing the Play Store from a device connected to the Teneda WiFi. It should now be blocked.

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### 2. **Using DNS-Based Blocking**

You can block the Play Store by using a DNS filtering service like **OpenDNS** or **CleanBrowsing**. This can block specific types of content (including app stores) across all devices connected to the network.

#### Steps:

1. **Sign up for a DNS Filtering Service**:

   - Go to [OpenDNS](https://www.opendns.com/home-internet-security/) or [CleanBrowsing](https://cleanbrowsing.org/) and create a free account.

2. **Change DNS Settings on the Router**:

   - Log in to the router’s admin panel.

   - Find the **DNS Settings** under **Internet/WAN Settings** or **Network Settings**.

   - Replace the DNS server addresses with the DNS service’s addresses:

     - OpenDNS: `208.67.222.222` (Primary) and `208.67.220.220` (Secondary)

     - CleanBrowsing: Choose the family filter, which blocks adult content, proxies, and app stores.

   - Save and apply the changes.

3. **Configure Web Filtering**:

   - In the DNS filtering service's dashboard, configure the filtering settings. Choose to block categories such as **App Stores** or manually block Google Play Store domains.

4. **Test the Block**:

   - After setting up DNS filtering, test if Google Play is blocked by trying to access it from a device connected to the WiFi.

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### 3. **Disable Google Play Store Access on Android Devices**

If you want to block the Play Store only on specific devices, you can restrict app downloads directly from the Android device's settings.

#### Steps:

1. **Use Parental Controls on the Device**:

   - Open the **Google Play Store** app.

   - Tap the **Menu** icon (three lines) and go to **Settings**.

   - Scroll down to **Parental Controls** and turn it on.

   - Set up a **PIN** and choose **Apps & Games**.

   - Select the **age rating** that will prevent downloads of most apps, or restrict all app downloads.

2. **Disable Play Store Using App Blockers**:

   - Use third-party apps like **Family Link**, **Kids Place**, or **AppBlock** to block access to the Play Store. These apps allow you to control access to specific apps and websites from the device itself.

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### Important Considerations:

- **Router-based blocking** applies to all devices connected to your WiFi, but savvy users may bypass this by using mobile data or changing DNS settings.

- **Device-specific controls** (like parental controls or app blockers) provide more granular control over individual devices but are harder to enforce across all users.

- Make sure to test whether the Play Store is successfully blocked after applying changes, as some services may still be accessible if the router settings are not correctly applied.

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