Q: Basically I want my son to the internet in his room for HW, etc. But he has a real problem with getting distracted by AIM. I would like to block is used on his laptop, but it is possible for other computers on the network. How can I set my router to do this?
Re:My router has a built in firewall. I can block certain ports on each machine as I see fit. Don't all routers have this basic feature?
BTW – default AIM port is 5190
I'm new here, I could be wrong.
Re:yes please, that would be great
Re:you can use group policy's built into win2k or xp and make it so hes unable to run aim. or any other program that you dont want.
if you want detailed instructions, let me know
thanks
Matt
Re:With the cheapie webramp/sonicwall you will be able to filter by domain name, IP and by keyword. You can not download their content filter lists tho as it is not supported for that model anymore.
It really is the perfect solution for you AND the price is def. right
Re:Which means you can close down everything and open only what you want (like web and e-mail). You can even put a TOD restriction up so that he's not surfing at 2 in the morning. If you get a full fledge SonicWALL it will even filter web content for you.
Re:Oaf is on the money. The cheap webramp/sonicwalls at centrix.com will do EXACTLY what u are looking for and will also act as your router.
You can block everything, something,s or nothing at all, it is your choice. U just have to create the rules.
I have several PC's at work where I block their web usage completely, but let email in and out ( I have a SW Pro 200 at work)
Re:Everything meaning = unneeded services.
I'm talking SonicWALL… a firewall. Not a router.
Re:Originally posted by: guy
You missed the lock down everything part.
I think you missed the part that said he wants his son to have access to the internet, so locking down everything is not really a solution for him.
As for there being a way to do this with a router/hardware, I am not sure. I've never seen a router that did it (not that I have seen that many routers 
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\Dan
Re:You missed the lock down everything part.
Re:I'd rather not use a time system, as the no AIM would be round the clock, as would internet.
Re:You could buy a SonicWALL. Lock everything down, put a TOD restriction up for his IP and be done with it.
Re:Im actually looking for a hardware solution, b/c I'm buying a router anyway, and software costs $$.
Re:I think what you are looking for in Parental Control Software. Check out www.cybersitter.com.
Your best bet is to have the computer in a public place in your house.
Re:Actually, I'm in the market. Can you recommend one that will do this?
Re:It helps to let us know what type of router you have.
Model, make?
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