Router that can control when internet is on/off, based on time ranges?

internet router parental-controls

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Solution 1

I have suggested this to a couple parents before. Using a router like WRT54GL (linux variant) and installing something like dd-wrt firmware, or tomato firmware, you can control access at the router level, and EVEN add keyword filtering (blacklist words, sites, etc).

Great little routers, and if you want gigabit, just buy a gigabit switch, and plug it into your router as the last point out to your internet (unless your internet connecting is 100mbits+)

Solution 2

dd-wrt firmwares for Linksys routers have this option. I'm using it in my home network now.

Solution 3

As far as I remember almost every Linksys router can manage time policies with its native firmware.

Solution 4

I'm using a D-Link DIR-655 router, which includes an Access Control feature that will do what you want. Set up blocking based on schedules, ports, IP addresses and MAC addresses. It's an excellent router.

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user27449

Updated on September 17, 2022

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user27449 almost 2 years

Is there such a thing (a router) where you can set when you want the internet to be accessible?

e.g. Only allow 1 hour of internet usage per day.

or turn on internet between 6-8pm, otherwise off.

And set exclusions by MAC address.
user27449 almost 14 years

well this is for home use, I don't think I need gigabit right?
user27449 almost 14 years

so is this wiping out the original firmware that comes with the router?
Jakub almost 14 years

yes, it replaces the default linksys firmware, a quick and easy/painless process.
Joe_Rose almost 14 years

And it also adds new features like power control (how much power to send to your broadcast) and others.
Uninspired almost 14 years

Netgear also has a model that you can put dd-wrt on (NETGEAR WNR3500L). dd-wrt probably has far more functionality than you could ever want.
rockit almost 14 years

@sososo: You might want to check first if replacing the router's firmware will void your warranty. If it will not, or if the warranty's already expired, go ahead. :)
hyperslug almost 14 years

@sososo, DD-WRT is cool, but Konstantin is right about this being available right out of the box on many routers (most?), ui.linksys.com/files/WRT54G/v8.2/8.2.05/Filters.htm. Works right off the shelf, no warranty risk, no bricking.