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My application requires a private connection between client computers and a server computer locally. The client computer shouldn't be allowed to connect to outside wireless network.
To be clear, the question is how to prevent client computers from connecting to outside network.
I'm thinking of two options:
Use (or write) a software that do the job, i.e, a software that requires account/password for every new wireless connection. It's similar to parent-control software. Unfortunately, at the moment I couldn't find such software. Do you have any suggestions for this?
Use a guest account on client computers, but I'm not sure if it's feasible.
Any help please?
Here's the application: A local exam for classroom.
The classroom is fully equipped with LAPTOPs (Windows XP/7); 1 for teacher and n for students.
The (student) computers must be connected to a server (teacher) to feed questions and (possibly) be graded. The (student) computers and teacher computer are on a local LAN network.
The students is not allowed to connect to outside networks. But it's not just "not allowed", because I have to prevent such things happening (prevent students connecting to outside). Otherwise, they could connect outside and Google the questions.
Can you please explain why you want this? You don't need to go into depths, but you're asking for a solution without really explaining the problem and some times, explaining the problem may get you better results here on SU. Can I assume the 'computers' you are referring to are all portable (laptops etc). If not, then you do possibly have an option of making them hard wired only. Are they on a domain, if so, you may be able to control this via Group Policy. More information is needed – Dave – 2013-05-31T07:42:46.907
I explained the application with details. – hiro – 2013-05-31T07:56:03.570
Now that is a well explained question. +1. I think your question is more complex though, are you also concerned about tethering (in which case, do you limit bluetooth and USB as well)? – Dave – 2013-05-31T08:01:15.803
YES bluetooth and USB are not allowed (and can be checked physically). – hiro – 2013-05-31T08:07:29.303
I think the best answer is going to be a docking station. Then it's already hard wired and each machine can have wifi disabled. I'm sorry, I can't think of anything else. – Dave – 2013-05-31T08:12:22.107
What type of computer? Windows or Ubuntu or Mac? Why don't you give such basic info? – SPRBRN – 2013-05-31T08:13:08.637
I've just answered below that "some schools need to rent computers and sometime they have to change the room". So each time we have to build a hard wired station, which is a very tired job.
Computers are Windows XP/7. – hiro – 2013-05-31T08:15:48.210