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I have a home network (using a WRT54GL). I have 1 wired desktop, 4 wireless laptop/desktops and a Tablet (Android).
I want to be able to restrict internet access based on specific users. Some of the laptops/desktops are used by myself, others by my kids. Restricting by IP/MAC won't work.
Ultimately, I'd like to do /home drives, file shares, printers, etc. All the current machines (except the tablet) are Windows 7 or XP (pro).
The proxy approach - outlined here - is one option for the internet restriction.
I can setup a small server box if needed (likely using older hardware, trying not to sepnd a lot of money).
What's my options? Suggestions?
Eric Burdo
Posted 2011-08-01T15:12:05.173
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What controls are you looking for? In other words, you say 'I want to be able to restrict internet access based on user', but what type of restrictions are you looking for? Time? Website names? Content restrictions? Why not http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/What-can-I-control-with-Parental-Controls ?
– skub – 2011-08-01T15:37:30.123Parental controls won't work, because a) the primary machine the kids use is XP pro, and b) they use both laptops and the desktop. I don't want to have to make multiple sets of changes to multiple machines.
As to the restrictions... it's mostly going to be whitelisted... only certain sites they can visit. – Eric Burdo – 2011-08-01T17:03:11.430