Island Router
Router, Parental Controls, VPN
About
Enhance your home network's performance and security with advanced router features. Manage internet access for individual users and devices, block malicious sites, and gain detailed insights into network traffic. Offers a comprehensive overview of all connected devices.
What's New in Island Router
4.1.0
October 28, 2026
OceanView Added OceanView for observing the status of other Islands Customizable order and display of columns Ascending/descending/default sortable columns Tap to view notes icon (and tooltip in web app) View/control Islands observing your Island in OceanView Grouping of Islands by OceanView group Search with animated changes when entering search criteria Remote Island request for OceanView Main dashboard Added VPN warning for unassigned / unacknowledged VPNs Main menu/Tours/OceanView notice breadcrumbs to indicate a situation on an OceanViewed Island Devices Added search bar to device list for web/large displays Added animated device list changes when entering search criteria Added external change recognition to device list Network Added multicast Added PPPoE to WAN interfaces Added Internet service interruption detection by interface VPNs Changed VPN create to view its page following creation Added warning to assign a VPN to a network, or to acknowledge that it has no access to internal networks Added warning to VPN icons and breadcrumbs to offending VPN page Added a one time reminder to assign devices, users or groups to a newly created VPN Added an All VPNs group tile at the top of the VPNs list and removed its menu option Fixed test for viewing of VPN notifications Tours Added OceanView Added Island hop to the web app Added the ability to add of an Island in the hop list to OceanView Added logging while hopping to an Island Changed Island Hop to offer both a complete or most recent hop list Views Improved the light (Island breeze) and dark (Island moonlight) color palates Upkeep Added refresh backup message of potentially incompatible backups Corrected web app to always allow selection of backup file to restore Changed backup restore to a new Island to reboot the Island and exit the app Changed a failed backup restore to exit the app Fixed wait display for reboot Hardware installation Added firmware update for new, uninitialized Island Login/Startup Fixed bug in remembering PINs with leading zeros Fixed bug in handling IPv6 addresses which may have affected connecting to an Island Web app Updated to name a new browser tab with the Island's name on an Island hop and OceanView
MoreFAQ
What is Island Router?
Island Router is a wired router designed to significantly boost your Wi-Fi environment's performance and security. It automatically blocks malicious sites and allows for granular control over internet access for individual devices and users.
Does Island Router have ads?
No, Island Router is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted user experience.
What are the key security features of Island Router?
Island Router automatically blocks phishing, malware, botnet, and ransomware sites. It also uses an award-winning URL database and fast local cache for high-performance filtering, and its built-in DNS prevents man-in-the-middle attacks.
How does Island Router help with parental controls?
You can set specific surfing times, pause internet usage by user, group, or device, and allow or block access from over a dozen high-level categories or apps, with the ability to drill down to over 90 specific categories.
What kind of performance can I expect from Island Router?
Island Router offers a powerful performance boost, utilizing 1GB Ethernet and the smallest packet size available to achieve over 2 million packets per second. It handles gigabit internet and is designed for future-generation speeds.
How often is Island Router updated?
The latest version, 4.1.0, was released on October 28, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates to enhance functionality and security.
What devices is Island Router compatible with?
Island Router is compatible with all Wi-Fi mesh networks and all Wi-Fi routers that support bridge or AP modes. The app itself is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
What is the user sentiment for Island Router?
Based on the available data, Island Router has a perfect 5.0-star rating from 7 ratings, suggesting a highly positive user sentiment.
