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Hi Everybody,
I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do i
remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that i can
turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters bedroom and i
wish to supervise access to the net

Thank you.
 
Re: Networking

roland5575 wrote:

> Hi Everybody,
> I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do i
> remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that i can
> turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters bedroom and i
> wish to supervise access to the net

One way is by configuring this in your router. Refer to your router manual
or the router's tech support website for how to disallow a particular
computer to get Internet connectivity. You can easily toggle this on and
off from your own computer using the router's configuration utility.

Another way depends on how your daughter's machine is connected to the
network and whether it is a laptop or a desktop. If it is connected with an
ethernet cable into a dataport, simply walk into your daughter's room and
take away the ethernet cable. If it is connected wirelessly using a USB
wireless adapter, remove it. If it is connected wirelessly with a built-in
wireless adapter, shut it off at the router.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
 
Re: Networking

"roland5575" <roland5575@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:DDED24C0-3117-42D8-9710-9C9A244F0239@microsoft.com...
> Hi Everybody,
> I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do i
> remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that i can
> turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters bedroom and i
> wish to supervise access to the net
>
> Thank you.

Supervising is more than just blocking and unblocking.

I would actually look at an application like NetNanny or CyberSitter, etc.
This will allow you to configure exactly what you want on a scheduled
basis, and give you a log of what was done, and define rules so that various
kinds of sites can't be visited (though that can sometimes be a problem
itself when the filters are TOO restrictive for genuine schoolwork-research
purposes. In that case, you need to negotiate exceptions and changes with
her.

These applications aren't expensive or hard to set up, they usually have
trial versions. But they do require use of a good admin password that
isn't compromised, so you need to be careful of that *and* change it
regularly.

This will likely be the fastest and most comprehensive way to accomplish
what you wish.

HTH
-pk
 
Re: Networking

See the following
http://www.ezlan.net/index.html
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Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
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"roland5575" <roland5575@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:DDED24C0-3117-42D8-9710-9C9A244F0239@microsoft.com...
> Hi Everybody,
> I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do i
> remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that i can
> turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters bedroom and i
> wish to supervise access to the net
>
> Thank you.
>
 
Re: Networking


"roland5575" <roland5575@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:DDED24C0-3117-42D8-9710-9C9A244F0239@microsoft.com...
> Hi Everybody,
> I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do i
> remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that i can
> turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters bedroom and i
> wish to supervise access to the net
>
> Thank you.
>

Here is another method that relies on two shortcuts that you create on your
own desktop. They invoke the following batch file:

c:\Windows\InternetAccess.bat
=====================
@echo off
if /i "%1"=="" goto :eof
if /i "%1"==on set GW=192.168.1.1
if /i "%1"==off set GW=192.168.1.200
c:\Windows\psexec.exe \\Daughter netsh interface ip set address
name="wireless network connection 3" gateway=%GW% gwmetric=1
pause

The first shortcut ("Disable Internet") should use the following command
line:
c:\Windows\InternatAccess.bat off
and the other
c:\Windows\InternatAccess.bat on

In Line 3 of the above batch file you must set the correct "Default Gateway"
address. It's the IP address of your router.
In Line 4 of the above batch file you must set an incorrect "Default
Gateway" address. Any address that is unused will do.
In Line 5 you must replace the word "Daughter" with the NetBIOS name of your
daughter's PC. You can see what it is by typing this command from a Command
Prompt at ***her*** machine:
set Computer{Enter}

Line 5 requires psexec.exe. You can download it from www.sysinternals.com.
Note that this is a very long line. It starts with "c:\" and it ends with
"=1".

This method requires some patience to configure and test but it is very
quick to use.
 
Re: Networking


"roland5575" <roland5575@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:DDED24C0-3117-42D8-9710-9C9A244F0239@microsoft.com...
> Hi Everybody,
> I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do i
> remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that i can
> turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters bedroom and i
> wish to supervise access to the net
>
> Thank you.
>

I forgot to say that you must replace "wireless network connection 3" with
the correct name of the network adapter on your daughter's machine. The
command
ipconfig{Enter}
when executed from a Command Prompt on her machine will tell you.
 
Re: Networking

roland5575 wrote:
> Hi Everybody,
> I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do i
> remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that i
> can turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters
> bedroom and i wish to supervise access to the net
>

Take the computer OUT of the daughter's room and place it in the family
room.
 
Re: Networking



"HeyBub" wrote:

> roland5575 wrote:
> > Hi Everybody,
> > I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do i
> > remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that i
> > can turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters
> > bedroom and i wish to supervise access to the net
> >
>
> Take the computer OUT of the daughter's room and place it in the family
> room.
>
> > Not a very helpful reply, without going into pro's and con's, this is a technical forum.
 
Re: Networking



"Malke" wrote:

> roland5575 wrote:
>
> > Hi Everybody,
> > I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do i
> > remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that i can
> > turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters bedroom and i
> > wish to supervise access to the net
>
> One way is by configuring this in your router. Refer to your router manual
> or the router's tech support website for how to disallow a particular
> computer to get Internet connectivity. You can easily toggle this on and
> off from your own computer using the router's configuration utility.
>
> Another way depends on how your daughter's machine is connected to the
> network and whether it is a laptop or a desktop. If it is connected with an
> ethernet cable into a dataport, simply walk into your daughter's room and
> take away the ethernet cable. If it is connected wirelessly using a USB
> wireless adapter, remove it. If it is connected wirelessly with a built-in
> wireless adapter, shut it off at the router.
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>
> It is a wireless network and i will try to configure the router as you suggested.
Thank you for your help.
 
Re: Networking



"Patrick Keenan" wrote:

> "roland5575" <roland5575@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:DDED24C0-3117-42D8-9710-9C9A244F0239@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Everybody,
> > I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do i
> > remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that i can
> > turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters bedroom and i
> > wish to supervise access to the net
> >
> > Thank you.
>
> Supervising is more than just blocking and unblocking.
>
> I would actually look at an application like NetNanny or CyberSitter, etc.
> This will allow you to configure exactly what you want on a scheduled
> basis, and give you a log of what was done, and define rules so that various
> kinds of sites can't be visited (though that can sometimes be a problem
> itself when the filters are TOO restrictive for genuine schoolwork-research
> purposes. In that case, you need to negotiate exceptions and changes with
> her.
>
> These applications aren't expensive or hard to set up, they usually have
> trial versions. But they do require use of a good admin password that
> isn't compromised, so you need to be careful of that *and* change it
> regularly.
>
> This will likely be the fastest and most comprehensive way to accomplish
> what you wish.
>
> HTH
> -pk
>
> Thank you for replying, while it is not exactly what i had in mind, i do agree it is worth looking into and i will certainly check it out.
>
 
Re: Networking



"Peter Foldes" wrote:

> See the following
> http://www.ezlan.net/index.html
> --
> Peter
>
> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
> Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.
>
> "roland5575" <roland5575@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:DDED24C0-3117-42D8-9710-9C9A244F0239@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Everybody,
> > I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do i
> > remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that i can
> > turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters bedroom and i
> > wish to supervise access to the net
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> Cheers Peter will check it out straight away.
 
Re: Networking



"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

>
> "roland5575" <roland5575@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:DDED24C0-3117-42D8-9710-9C9A244F0239@microsoft.com...
> > Hi Everybody,
> > I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do i
> > remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that i can
> > turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters bedroom and i
> > wish to supervise access to the net
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
>
> I forgot to say that you must replace "wireless network connection 3" with
> the correct name of the network adapter on your daughter's machine. The
> command
> ipconfig{Enter}
> when executed from a Command Prompt on her machine will tell you.
>
> Thank you, Pegasus for replying, batch files are complicated (for me) but i will have a go at your suggestion and see how it goes. If i run into trouble i will post again.
>
 
Re: Networking

On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:57:01 -0700, roland5575
<roland5575@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>
>
>"HeyBub" wrote:
>
>> roland5575 wrote:
>> > Hi Everybody,
>> > I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do i
>> > remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that i
>> > can turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters
>> > bedroom and i wish to supervise access to the net
>> >
>>
>> Take the computer OUT of the daughter's room and place it in the family
>> room.
>>
>> > Not a very helpful reply, without going into pro's and con's, this is a technical forum.

Perhaps you don't find it helpful but it would probably work.

What they are trying to do is teach you a technical parenting skill -
watching what your children are doing. Oh, and I'll add making them
respect your wishes and do as you direct.

All the hardware advice in the world won't work if you don't follow
those above two steps.
 
Re: Networking

With all due respect, if i want to discuss parenting skills, i wont be
signlng up to a windows computer forum. None of my kids were allowed internet
access unsupervised, and i dont see a problem where they have access to
computers that are not configured to go online. From some of the replies i
have received here, i will be able to remove internet access remotely on my
network, until such time as supervision is available.

"EncinoMan" wrote:

> On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:57:01 -0700, roland5575
> <roland5575@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >"HeyBub" wrote:
> >
> >> roland5575 wrote:
> >> > Hi Everybody,
> >> > I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do i
> >> > remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that i
> >> > can turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters
> >> > bedroom and i wish to supervise access to the net
> >> >
> >>
> >> Take the computer OUT of the daughter's room and place it in the family
> >> room.
> >>
> >> > Not a very helpful reply, without going into pro's and con's, this is a technical forum.
>
> Perhaps you don't find it helpful but it would probably work.
>
> What they are trying to do is teach you a technical parenting skill -
> watching what your children are doing. Oh, and I'll add making them
> respect your wishes and do as you direct.
>
> All the hardware advice in the world won't work if you don't follow
> those above two steps.
>
 
Re: Networking

What I do for my kids, I have Vista at home, I restrict their account (so
nothing can be installed) and go into their user account and set all of the
parental controls to my linking and turn on logging so I can see exactly
what they are doing as well as setting login times so it kicks them out when
it's time and only lets them in when it's time. I know that's harsh but I
know what goes on out there on the internet.

Just an idea,
Jason Schoppert






"roland5575" <roland5575@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8E88B756-A644-427B-919D-B66A21F93AA1@microsoft.com...
> With all due respect, if i want to discuss parenting skills, i wont be
> signlng up to a windows computer forum. None of my kids were allowed
> internet
> access unsupervised, and i dont see a problem where they have access to
> computers that are not configured to go online. From some of the replies i
> have received here, i will be able to remove internet access remotely on
> my
> network, until such time as supervision is available.
>
> "EncinoMan" wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:57:01 -0700, roland5575
>> <roland5575@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >"HeyBub" wrote:
>> >
>> >> roland5575 wrote:
>> >> > Hi Everybody,
>> >> > I have set up a home LAN using 4 PCs (Three XP and one Vista) How do
>> >> > i
>> >> > remove internet access on one of the XP machines in such a way that
>> >> > i
>> >> > can turn on access as required. This machine is in my daughters
>> >> > bedroom and i wish to supervise access to the net
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >> Take the computer OUT of the daughter's room and place it in the
>> >> family
>> >> room.
>> >>
>> >> > Not a very helpful reply, without going into pro's and con's, this
>> >> > is a technical forum.
>>
>> Perhaps you don't find it helpful but it would probably work.
>>
>> What they are trying to do is teach you a technical parenting skill -
>> watching what your children are doing. Oh, and I'll add making them
>> respect your wishes and do as you direct.
>>
>> All the hardware advice in the world won't work if you don't follow
>> those above two steps.
>>
 
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