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Stopping a teen from accessing the internet???

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leosayer39
leosayer39 Posts: 478 Forumite
in Techie Stuff
Hi all,

I have a wireless network run by a Netgear DG834GT router. Currently there is a laptop and a desktop (not networked together) running wirelessly, with no problems at all.
Only the laptop has administrative access to the router. The desktop cannot access the router.

We now have another laptop which will be connected to the network on Xmas day, wirelessly of course.

I will give this new lappy the encryption code in order that it can access the network, and the new lappy will then be able to surf the internet etc….

However, if the teen that is getting this new lappy decides to visit sites and download stuff that I don’t want in our household I would like to be able to ‘bump’ it off the network by somehow removing it’s authorisation via the router.
I should point out that I am not a prude and don’t mind a bit of !!!!!!.
I will not be installing any for of spyware on the new lappy

Questions,
Can I keep an eye on websites being visited by the new lappy, using the administrative functions on the router?
Can I bump the lappy off the network, using the administrative functions on the router, without changing the network pass key?

In other words, I want to be able to stop the new lappy from accessing the internet via the router, if things get out of hand.

I look forward to your replies

Leo
Dont you just love freshly congealed pigs blood, with a bit of fat in :D
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  • jammin_2
    jammin_2 Posts: 2,461 Forumite
    leosayer39 wrote: »
    Hi all,

    I have a wireless network run by a Netgear DG834GT router. Currently there is a laptop and a desktop (not networked together) running wirelessly, with no problems at all.
    Only the laptop has administrative access to the router. The desktop cannot access the router.
    I'll bet you it can. How does the desktop currently access the internet?
    leosayer39 wrote: »
    We now have another laptop which will be connected to the network on Xmas day, wirelessly of course.

    I will give this new lappy the encryption code in order that it can access the network, and the new lappy will then be able to surf the internet etc….

    However, if the teen that is getting this new lappy decides to visit sites and download stuff that I don’t want in our household I would like to be able to ‘bump’ it off the network by somehow removing it’s authorisation via the router.
    I should point out that I am not a prude and don’t mind a bit of !!!!!!.
    I will not be installing any for of spyware on the new lappy

    Questions,
    Can I keep an eye on websites being visited by the new lappy, using the administrative functions on the router?
    Can I bump the lappy off the network, using the administrative functions on the router, without changing the network pass key?

    In other words, I want to be able to stop the new lappy from accessing the internet via the router, if things get out of hand.

    I look forward to your replies

    Leo
    You can stop the new laptop from connecting to your wireless network by setting up MAC filtering on the router. You then allow your older laptop and desktop to retain access, by entering their MAC addresses on the allowed list.
  • DatabaseError
    DatabaseError Posts: 4,161 Forumite
    LeoSayer in "i don't mind a bit of !!!!!!" Shock!

    er...the 834GT has mac filtering, so you could easily kick a machine off,..i alse seem to remember (I think it was the 8434) keyword and website blocking by MAC, (broken in at least 1 firmware release) but probably easier to install/invoke the vista parental controls..or d/load k9 to the machine...you can restrict sites and times, also pop on and see if the pron surfing has been of a high quality...and if it has, block the sites and fap on your own PC!
    Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
    Holiday Haggler
    Make sure you change the password on the Router :) Otherwise someone could easily guess it and change the settings

    What ever happened to a wallop and taking the laptop of the teenager?
  • leosayer39
    leosayer39 Posts: 478 Forumite
    jammin wrote: »
    I'll bet you it can. How does the desktop currently access the internet?


    You can stop the new laptop from connecting to your wireless network by setting up MAC filtering on the router. You then allow your older laptop and desktop to retain access, by entering their MAC addresses on the allowed list.

    Thanks

    Answer question 1, via the router

    MAC address? Huh?

    Leo
    Dont you just love freshly congealed pigs blood, with a bit of fat in :D
  • leosayer39
    leosayer39 Posts: 478 Forumite
    DatabaseError wrote: »
    LeoSayer in "i don't mind a bit of !!!!!!" Shock!

    er...the 834GT has mac filtering, so you could easily kick a machine off,..i alse seem to remember (I think it was the 8434) keyword and website blocking by MAC, (broken in at least 1 firmware release) but probably easier to install/invoke the vista parental controls..or d/load k9 to the machine...you can restrict sites and times, also pop on and see if the pron surfing has been of a high quality...and if it has, block the sites and fap on your own PC!

    Thanks

    Well, the !!!!!! thing is probably gonna happen, 17 year old and all that

    Leo
    Dont you just love freshly congealed pigs blood, with a bit of fat in :D
  • Thanatos
    Thanatos Posts: 882 Forumite
    leosayer39 wrote: »
    router.
    I should point out that I am not a prude and don’t mind a bit of !!!!!!.

    Leo

    Out of curiosity - if you don't mind him (I assume its a him :D) accessing a bit of !!!!!!, what are you trying to stop him doing?

    I know, I am a nosey sod, but very curious what you are worried he might be up to if its not the !!!!!! that bothers you...
  • leosayer39
    leosayer39 Posts: 478 Forumite
    ringo_24601 wrote: »
    Make sure you change the password on the Router :) Otherwise someone could easily guess it and change the settings

    What ever happened to a wallop and taking the laptop of the teenager?

    Thanks

    Router password changed ages ago

    Walloping and removing aint gonna happen, 'he knows his rights'. Been down that road before and trust me, he does know his rights. And they are many.....maybe for another discussion!

    Far easier and less hassle just to block access.

    Leo
    Dont you just love freshly congealed pigs blood, with a bit of fat in :D
  • jammin_2
    jammin_2 Posts: 2,461 Forumite
    leosayer39 wrote: »
    Answer question 1, via the router
    Then the desktop can access the router too. Just like the laptop can.
  • leosayer39
    leosayer39 Posts: 478 Forumite
    Thanatos wrote: »
    Out of curiosity - if you don't mind him (I assume its a him :D) accessing a bit of !!!!!!, what are you trying to stop him doing?

    I know, I am a nosey sod, but very curious what you are worried he might be up to if its not the !!!!!! that bothers you...

    Yes it is a 'him'
    Well, there is !!!!!! and then there is !!!!!!.
    Also we only have a limited download each month, which incidently, I have not come anywhere near.

    Leo
    Dont you just love freshly congealed pigs blood, with a bit of fat in :D
  • leosayer39
    leosayer39 Posts: 478 Forumite
    jammin wrote: »
    Then the desktop can access the router too. Just like the laptop can.

    Ah yes but it asks for the password and the lappy doesn't

    Leo
    Dont you just love freshly congealed pigs blood, with a bit of fat in :D
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