Abstract: Different embodiments to improve configuring and/or regulating network access. For example, one embodiment could receive rules set by a parent via her mobile device, and access data from external systems via their corresponding APIs. Based on rules from the parent, and one or more sets of data from the APIs, the embodiment could send control signals to a local device to regulate the network access of a child's electronic device. Other Embodiments can operate to configure a network device for use on a local (e.g., home) wireless network. The configuration can be facilitated by a remote server (e.g., cloud-based server) that can be used to interact with a local wireless modem.