how to block access
 

Hi i am trying to block sons computer from 10pm till 6pm the next day allowing him access from 6pm till 10pm, how do i do this

Robert

Re: how to block access
 

Switch off the modem? ;)

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What model router do you have?

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just getting timer based software and install it on his computer as long as the os is like xp home cant remeber the vista and 7 equilvent off the top of y head but as long as it one of the better one liek win7 pro the software can use group policies to turn off the netork adpater between those times and go as far as log him off and switch the comptuer down and shut it down everytime he tries to restart it until the time you set

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Vista and Win7 both have built in parental controls that can restrict the times that a user account can log in.

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that is user accoutn but the OP is talking about restricting internet access only. also depends which version i think the essential the xp home equilvent doesnt have the controls i need ot double check not used it in a while

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The parental controls aren't in XP at all, but are in the Home Premium versions of both Vista and Win7. Not much point them being restricted to higher versions as it's Home Premium users that will mostly want it.

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i never said they wher ein xp home i was refering to the xp home equlvent for vista and 7 but still doesnt solve the OP question it block the comptuer not the itnernet

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Time switch on the power to the modem?

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My router has the facility to block access to any PC connected to it. It appears to allow blocking by service, time of day etc. I am using a buffalo router running its DD-WRT version (suplied by Buffalo) I am sure there will be other routers that will do this for you. Mine will block by MAC address and/or IP address.

You could try a search, there may even be information available on cable forum.

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The superhub has a mac filtering page which has days and time options on it

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That's what I use to block my daughter's laptop.... as attached.

Easy to set up and it works.