BigDevil:

There are some software which allows you to restrict

internet access.

K9 Web Protection is available for both Windows and Mac machines
http://www1.k9webprotection.com/

Qustodio is another one which can be installed on mobile devices as well,
but you will need to pay for the premium service if you want to
use it on multiple devices.
https://www.qustodio.com/en/

teoman:

Hi folks, just like to add that you could take another step to configure your router with a family friendly DNS server.


Just need to set your primary and secondary name servers to:

208.67.222.123
208.67.220.123

More details can be found here:

https://www.opendns.com/setupguide/?url=familyshield


In a nutshell, these name servers are pre-configured to block adult contents, set it once and forget it.

I've been using it for years, and its pretty fast and reliable, provided by a reputable company.

ChiefKiasu:

dbotaks:

Additional to the first question, my son is smart enough to know that router setting can be reset by pressing the hardware reset button normally available on any router hardware. I will have my new SingTel's Arcadyan 1900AC router in one week time so I need to know how to protect the access into it.


Are there any effective solutions to this problem? Any thoughts on the following possible solutions:
a. The router is locked in a cabinet. Problem is: its signal may not be strong enough for all rooms.
b. The router is connected to a managed switch while the switch is locked in a cabinet. Problem is: the switch cannot be managed via wireless (so that my son will know how to 'push' the parents to unlock the access)
c. The router is connected to some access point terminals (APs) while the router can be locked in a cabinet. Problem is: I don't know whether Arcadyan 1900AC router can be connected to APs.

I welcome any feedbacks. Thank you very much in advance.

*desperate daddy*

Protecting the router physically sounds extreme. Have you thought about adding your son's Microsoft account as a child account, so when he logs in with his computer, you can set all kinds of restrictions, from type of apps and websites allowed, to the time he gets to spend on his computer. Of course, this works only on Windows computers. For mobile phones, give him an iPhone. It allows for much stronger family control mechanisms. Never give him an Android phone if you want to control his mobile usage behavior.

dbotaks:

Additional to the first question, my son is smart enough to know that router setting can be reset by pressing the hardware reset button normally available on any router hardware. I will have my new SingTel's Arcadyan 1900AC router in one week time so I need to know how to protect the access into it.


Are there any effective solutions to this problem? Any thoughts on the following possible solutions:
a. The router is locked in a cabinet. Problem is: its signal may not be strong enough for all rooms.
b. The router is connected to a managed switch while the switch is locked in a cabinet. Problem is: the switch cannot be managed via wireless (so that my son will know how to 'push' the parents to unlock the access)
c. The router is connected to some access point terminals (APs) while the router can be locked in a cabinet. Problem is: I don't know whether Arcadyan 1900AC router can be connected to APs.

I welcome any feedbacks. Thank you very much in advance.

*desperate daddy*

atrecord:

JonC:

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First, identify your router's make and model, google for the make and model's manufacturer's website for the manual to follow the step by step procedure how to do so.
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atrecord:

Maybe I'll try out and play around. SingTel did guide me on how to go into the router setting using the IP address. Just need to figure out whether the model can restrict timing for access. I know Windows can.

BigDevil:

Go to this wikihow website and it will show you how

to find MAC addresses of your notebook/PC and smart phone.

http://www.wikihow.com/Find-the-MAC-Add ... r-Computer

JonC:

Most routers, if not all, can be configure to restrict certain device to access the internet at a specified time.


First, identify your router's make and model, google for the make and model's manufacturer's website for the manual to follow the step by step procedure how to do so.

Each router has it's own unique IP address to get into, from browser, the screen which has the Username and Password to login into the device control software.

Under parental control (different device may call it differently), there should be pages which you can specified the MAC Address (unique ID) of the device you want to control, add it to the list you want to control and key/click in the time which it can access or cannot access.

How to know the MAC Address of the device, well, some device itself has it in their device's menu (search for it) or you can use the router you have to search who (MAC address) is using the router (only if it's the only device is currently using the router)

The above can only be done from home via Wi-Fi.

In sec sch, sometimes last minute your kid may need to access internet during locked time and if you are not home, you cannot unlock for them. Well, if your service provider has fixed IP address, type the IP address from your mobile browser, you can do the same from outside home, if you know how to configure the router to be the subnet of your service provider's IP address. But if your service provider does not have fixed address, you have to use Dynamic IP addressing to do it from outside home (this is too complicated to explain here). This is more advanced technique which is quite hard to teach here.

Good luck and have fun (with your kids) playing with your router, you will learn by trying it out. You can also hook onto a CCTV to the router which you can view your home from outside home.