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    Block from acessing the web..

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Knightendo, Apr 15, 2008.

  1. Knightendo

    Knightendo Notebook Consultant

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    In my house we have 2 computers. One laptop (mine) and one desktop. (family) I am looking for a software that block internet usage from the desktop.

    thanks
     
    Knightendo, Apr 15, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Unplug the cable/network card.
     
    Lithus, Apr 15, 2008
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  3. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you are using a router or other device to share the Ethernet connection, you can probably just filter it directly via hardware.

    Or just not connect the desktop to the net?
     
    Greg, Apr 15, 2008
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  4. P_Schneider

    P_Schneider Notebook Consultant

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    If the desktop is plugged directly into a router/switch you can probably just unplug it. If it's a wireless connection I would filter out the Mac address of the desktop.
     
    P_Schneider, Apr 15, 2008
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  5. flipfire

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    I dont think he wanted to completely block the internet, maybe just browsing?

    He would have just unplugged it himself or disabled the internet through the desktop
     
    flipfire, Apr 15, 2008
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