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Hom3r

09-06-2013 13:00

Re: our router has died, recommendations pls for a sophisticated replacement

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Originally Posted by clumsymum (Post 35581560)

Thanks, can't see on the specs, it does allow time restrictions etc ?

From my routers set up

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Parental control allows you to set the time limit for a client's network usage. To use parental control:

In the [Clients Name] column, select the client whose network usage you want to control. You may also key in the clients MAC address in the [Clients MAC Address] column.
In the [Add / Delete] column, click the Edit icon.
Set up allowed time limits in the [Time Management] map. Drag and drop to desired day/time.
Click [OK] to save the settings made.
Click to open tutorial video.

bonzoe

09-06-2013 16:01

Re: our router has died, recommendations pls for a sophisticated replacement

Updating cheap Dir615 with DD-WRT allows you to set time restrictions, URL restrictions etc. Also OpenDNS is useful.

DD-WRT gives Access Policy:
You may define up to 10 access policies. Click Delete to delete a policy or Summary to see a summary of the policy.
Status:
Enable or disable a policy.
Policy Name:
You may assign a name to your policy.
Days:
Choose the day of the week you would like your policy to be applied.
Times:
Enter the time of the day you would like your policy to apply.
Blocked Services:
You may choose to block access to certain services. Click Add/Edit Service to modify these settings.
Website Blocking by URL Address:
You can block access to certain websites by entering their URL.
Website Blocking by Keyword:
You can block access to certain website by the keywords contained in their webpage.

banjo

09-06-2013 16:53

Re: our router has died, recommendations pls for a sophisticated replacement

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Originally Posted by Cobbydaler (Post 35581615)

They're way overpriced, locked down and made by Apple? :shrug:

Lol

Qtx	15-06-2013 16:34

Re: our router has died, recommendations pls for a sophisticated replacement

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Originally Posted by craigj2k12 (Post 35581600)

Block at the router and password protect the router GUI? cant see a child getting around that?

You would be amazed how many kids pass on tbe info about factory resetting networking hardware to get around blocks and passwords!

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