How can I manage time of my home wireless?

Question

I need to manage time of my children in using internet. I often turn off the router to do this. However, if my children turn on the router, they continue using internet. How can I disconnect wireless of computers although my children turn on the router. My house use wireless. Thanks

Answer 1

Many routers will allow you to set times that the connection will work.  Read your router's manual to see if yours offers that feature.  If it doesn't, an update to the firmware might implement that feature.  If not, you'll have to replace the router with one that does.  I know for a fact that both the Linksys WRT160N and Netgear WRN834B V2 routers support that feature set.  There are probably other routers from those manufacturers that support it, as well as routers from other manufacturers that do.

Tip:  Make SURE to set a hardened password and keep it secret from the kids!  Kids have an annoying habit of being able to figure these things out!

Answer 2

Even the Linksys WRT54G series (under $50) have that feature (under http://192.168.1.1/Filters.asp )