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hi folks. oldfag here. so i want to be able to block internet from certain pc's on my home network. i need to be able to shut it on/off or even put on schedule. i have looked into bridging a router with tomato or ddwrt after my isp router. or maybe pfsense or sophos. haven't been able to decide what to use partially cuz i don't understand all the terminology and partly cuz i can't sit down long enough to absorb the info enough. anyways, any options or recommendations, paid or not would be appreciated.

hi folks. oldfag here. so i want to be able to block internet from certain pc's on my home network. i need to be able to shut it on/off or even put on schedule. i have looked into bridging a router with tomato or ddwrt after my isp router. or maybe pfsense or sophos. haven't been able to decide what to use partially cuz i don't understand all the terminology and partly cuz i can't sit down long enough to absorb the info enough. anyways, any options or recommendations, paid or not would be appreciated.

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You can configure access by individual device MAC address

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most router software/firmware now allows you to do just this and allow only certain times for access

look into 192.168.1.1 and log in to see if you have it

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my isp router doesn't allow shutting off select sites. apologies, didn't make that clear that kids need net for school.

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MAC addresses are unique to each computer or phone on the network.

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yes, but i need to shut off the internet except their school related sites, not just one device. i don't have that option. thanks for the reply.

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Net Limiter 4 is very useful and allows for all of what you mentioned needing and more.

Download/purchase/features: https://www.netlimiter.com/products/nl4
User Guide: https://www.netlimiter.com/docs

  • You can limit specific applications to only a certain amount of bandwidth, or none at all on both local network and internet.
  • You can limit permissions like a Parental Control so only specific users on the computer (administrator, regular users, etc.) can adjust settings in the application.
  • You can set a schedule for when the restrictions will be active or when the restrictions will be lifted.
  • You can enabled, disable and alter specific features on the fly such as application blocking, bandwidth in/out permitted, priorities, and rules lists.
  • You can see the entire connection log, connection history, traffic chart and statistics for the pc or specific applications.
  • You can also remotely alter the application settings on other PCs on your network from your computer so you do not need to interact with the other computers to enable/disable/alter aspects. Good for if you want to allow a PC to have internet access for someone for a little while off-schedule without needing to go to it and log in on your administrator user account just to enable it so their user account can then have internet access, then repeat to disable it again later.

I use it mainly for limiting bandwidth of applications like web browsers that don't offer a bandwidth control function like Internet Download Manager or torrent applications do.

'Lite' version is legitimately free but is very restricted in functionality to only traffic monitoring, traffic priority of applications over others, transfer speed limiting, traffic chart and info tool. Pro has every function.

There are methods of acquiring a free Pro version if you would like to test out all of its features before buying if it meets your needs or just to use. The newest version is v4.1.7.0, but I'm currently using v4.0.57.0 as I have no reason to seek out a newer version online as it works great for my needs and I haven't had any issues with it. You can message me if you want that version I am using.

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thank you i will check it. it sounds right.

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>hi folks. oldfag here

Then ask on /wsr/

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i can, i looked for a minute on where to post, but didn't see that thanx!

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Go to your internet panel and manually disconnect the wi-fi, or disconnect the ethernet cable.

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while that is an option, the scheduling i need is during the time the internet is needed for school. thanks for the idea.

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There are tools for that, but it will take some research. Type what you're looking for in search and dig past page 1. Here's what I found for "parent internet control":
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-parental-controls-router-pause-wifi-kids-internet/

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thank you, i don't know why my head cannot come with the right thing to search for. i guess i'm taking the easy way out and asking for help.

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Some routers and ap have wifi schedules. You may be able to disable all wifi or put the kiddos on a guest network with such a schedule.

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didn't think of that, will check on it.