URL block List

[m m.]

Is it possible to create a URLs block or allow list and import to the Asus router running the latest Merlin firmware?

 

[eibgrad]

I assume you're trying to import to Firewall->URL Filter? There is no such import/export functionality. And even if there was, I'm not so sure using the URL Filter is worth the effort.

Asus BQ16 - Firewall url filter not working?

Hello, I have just received my pair of BQ16 (non Pro since I'm in Europe). Everything seems to work pretty well so far except the ULR Filter from the Firewall. Whatever ULR filters I register in the "Deny List", I can still access them. It was working great with my previous Asus routers...

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[Ripshod]

Would skynet work for you? Have a read about it in the add-ons forum.

 

[bennor]

Is it possible to create a URLs block or allow list and import to the Asus router running the latest Merlin firmware?

Generally no. There isn't a method in the Firewall > URL Filter section to upload a list of URL's to filter.

Example URL Filter page in Asus-Merlin:

Asus Support document on URL Filter:

[Wireless Router] How to set up the URL Filter - Black/White List?(Firewall) | Official Support | ASUS Global

One might be able to use URL blocking lists with Asus-Merlin addons or third party programs. Check out Skynet or Diversion or AdGuardHome or Pi-hole to see if they can do what you seek.

Skynet - Skynet - Router Firewall & Security Enhancements

For support requests and questions please use the Github Issue Tracker where this script is actively maintained Skynet - Router Firewall & Security Enhancements Elevate your home network security with Skynet, a robust firewall and security tool meticulously crafted for ASUS routers running...

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Diversion - Diversion 5.4.6 - the Router Ad-Blocker, July 27, 2025

Diversion 5.4.6 is now available What's new Some cosmetic changes here and there. Fixes grep error output when a uiDivStats installation is incomplete. Thanks to @fritzk33 for reporting. Adds garycnew.github.io to the shared-Diversion-whitelist.

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AdGuardHome - Asuswrt-Merlin-AdGuardHome-Installer (AMAGHI) cont.

Here is a continuation of this thread: https://www.snbforums.com/threads/release-asuswrt-merlin-adguardhome-installer-amaghi.76506/ for AdGuardHome users on Asuswrt-Merlin.

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Pi-hole – Network-wide Ad Blocking

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[m m.]

Thanks. I will check...

 

[Wisiwyg]

Suggest you look into Pi-Hole on R-Pi.