Schedule SSID On Off

iliketrainz98

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Jul 24, 2013
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Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a router feature that I though would be common that is not and wondering if you could recommend a router that would allow me to do this - ideally as cheap as possible. I'm doing a parental control setup for a client. My idea and their prefered is to have 2 wifi networks, one for the adults which has no filtering and is on all the time, and the other for the kids - probably speed restricted but definitely with filtering and crucially a timer so it turns off at night so they cannot access the internet, whereas the adult one stays on.

Any ideas of how I can do this? I would do it by specific device on router settings but that's complicated for a non tech savvy fam. It means also if other people come round and want the wifi password they won't have restricted internet - hence why I would like to do it the first way.

Any Ideas?

Tom
 
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This depends completely on the feature set of the router.
My G1100 from Verizon specifically gives the functionality to schedule individual devices for access on/off for whatever time period you choose.

Parental control.

These always ON.
Those, OFF between 2300 and 0700.
Or whatever.

Ralston18

Titan
Moderator
What make and model router do you currently have? Do you have admin access?

Most routers have some form of parental control settings that are accessible via the router's Administrative login name and password.

The specific windows and options can and do vary. Sometimes the choices and settings are obvious, other times not so much.

Do you have the router's User Guide/Manual?

If not go online to the manufacturer's website and look for the User Guide/Manual. Should be a downloadable .pdf version somewhere via "Help" or "Support".

Then there are any number of other sites that provide the document as well. However, you need to be careful as some of those sites often try to trick you or mislead you into downloading something else.


 

USAFRet

Titan
Moderator
This depends completely on the feature set of the router.
My G1100 from Verizon specifically gives the functionality to schedule individual devices for access on/off for whatever time period you choose.

Parental control.

These always ON.
Those, OFF between 2300 and 0700.
Or whatever.
 
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