Controlling access times to internet

eamonn321

Although I've looked around several times, I still cannot find a way of limiting the time that you can have access to the internet - I have teenage kids - nuff said.

Having BT Broadband allows free access without a password unlike the previous dial up version. I can't really disallow access to the computer (using password) while I'm not around as they need it for school and college work.

I know there are commercial packages around but I can't help thinking there must be something either in Windows XP or BT Broadband that allows some kind of control. If anyone knows a way, please enlighten me.

CrazyChemist_2

Hmmmmm, do you have some sort of NetNanny software installed? They may have some sort of restriction.

If that doesn't work, you could always try controlling the kids ;-)

Lawbag_2

if you share the internet over a netgear network, you can control access to the internet using time controls,

software is an option

Hunnymonster

Same with the 3Com Router/Firewall I have - I have the chance to block particular URLs too based on Time of Day. I think the Origo wired router I had before also had this functionality if you put suitably updated firmware on the router.

eamonn321

CrazyChemist wrote:

If that doesn't work, you could always try controlling the kids ;-)

Ha - Either you don't have teenage kids or you're a parent being ironic!