Another PC added to my network - Page 2

nffc · 08-12-2005, 23:28

Why not... take the modem power lead out with you?

How old is he?

Neil · 08-12-2005, 23:38

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Originally Posted by Nidge

Is there anyway I can restrict the access to my oldest lads computer from my router? He's downloading loads of films, he's just downloaded 3 versions of grand theft auto, he's going to get me hung by NTL if he carries on like he is, there's no point in talking to him because he'll just do it more, Ive tried taking the cable out of the back of the router but he just puts it back in again.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=31794

Millay · 09-12-2005, 00:15

As it is linksys you could use many ways to restrict his access.. port forwarding would be my choice so he can still access normoal web services...

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or actually... threaten him to within an inch of his internet connection...

09-12-2005, 07:16

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Originally Posted by Millay

As it is linksys you could use many ways to restrict his access.. port forwarding would be my choice so he can still access normoal web services...

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or actually... threaten him to within an inch of his internet connection...

I've already done that but the missus keeps saying leave him alone.

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Originally Posted by nffc

Why not... take the modem power lead out with you?

How old is he?

He's 15 He'll not reach 16 if he carries on.

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Originally Posted by Millay

As it is linksys you could use many ways to restrict his access.. port forwarding would be my choice so he can still access normoal web services...

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or actually... threaten him to within an inch of his internet connection...

How do you port forward? I need something what I can turn his connection off without taking the cable out of the back leaving my connection still running happily.

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Originally Posted by Neil

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=31794

Nothing in there Neil, tried the right click on my computer but there are no tabs in there like what the post said.

Salu · 09-12-2005, 10:01

Look in here under the user guide in the Access Restrictions Tab

http://www-uk.linksys.com/servlet/Sa...VisitorWrapper

You can control the time he can access it and block certain ports so he can only surf the web rather than use peer2peer software etc..

Stuart · 09-12-2005, 10:05

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Originally Posted by Salu

Look in here under the user guide in the Access Restrictions Tab

http://www-uk.linksys.com/servlet/Sa...VisitorWrapper

You can control the time he can access it and block certain ports so he can only surf the web rather than use peer2peer software etc..

It might be an idea to put the router in a lockable, but well ventillated box or cupboard. to prevent him from hitting the reset button. Obviously, you need to make sure there are holes for any cables though.

Salu · 09-12-2005, 10:14

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Originally Posted by Stuart C

It might be an idea to put the router in a lockable, but well ventillated box or cupboard. to prevent him from hitting the reset button. Obviously, you need to make sure there are holes for any cables though.

.....or put him in there?

Make sure he has a straw to breathe through though....

09-12-2005, 12:09

Sorted it all thanks, I got the IP address of the router then go into access restrictions then blocked him for a few days, now I know how to do it I can set times when he'll be allowed on the net, at the moment it's set to disable.

09-12-2005, 12:18

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Originally Posted by Nidge

Sorted it all thanks, I got the IP address of the router then go into access restrictions then blocked him for a few days, now I know how to do it I can set times when he'll be allowed on the net, at the moment it's set to disable.

Of course - he could always rip the cable from the back of the router and plug direct into his PC - bypassing the router and leaving your other PC's without internet access!

09-12-2005, 15:27

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Originally Posted by lsainsbury

Of course - he could always rip the cable from the back of the router and plug direct into his PC - bypassing the router and leaving your other PC's without internet access!

He's well away from my PC, he's in his bedroom and I'm downstairs that's the reason for the wireless router.

09-12-2005, 18:22

Arrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhh the little sod has accessed the internet

How did he do that? I've blocked his IP address in access restrictions and disabled his computer, how the hel has he got back on?

09-12-2005, 18:43

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Originally Posted by Nidge

Arrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhh the little sod has accessed the internet

How did he do that? I've blocked his IP address in access restrictions and disabled his computer, how the hel has he got back on?

How about blocking his MAC address, should be able to do that in a wireless router.

nffc · 09-12-2005, 18:45

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Originally Posted by Nidge

Arrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhh the little sod has accessed the internet

How did he do that? I've blocked his IP address in access restrictions and disabled his computer, how the hel has he got back on?

Manual config. ie configging a different IP address and bypassing the DHCP.
As I said, remove the power lead from the modem!

DocDutch · 09-12-2005, 19:51

Nidge,

if he's on the network wireless why not make a different security key or even better you must be able to disable the wireless totally

and another thing that you might try is setting up CLIENT IP filters if the linksys got those but I think they have so perhaps thats an idea as well. other then that just connect your own pc to the modem directly when you dont want him using it

09-12-2005, 19:53

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Originally Posted by levig

Nidge,

if he's on the network wireless why not make a different security key or even better you must be able to disable the wireless totally

and another thing that you might try is setting up CLIENT IP filters if the linksys got those but I think they have so perhaps thats an idea as well. other then that just connect your own pc to the modem directly when you dont want him using it

He'll just plug it back in again, I need to make it as though his computer is acting the goat so he can't access the net.