Cutting off internet connection remotely

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poulpenstring Posted messages 32 Status Membre -  
 slye -
Hello,

Before I explain, I have a question for you...

How can I discreetly stop an internet connection remotely on a local network, on a specific workstation?


The setup: Two devices at home connected via Wi-Fi to a Livebox (one laptop, one desktop)

Why: To put an end to the constant arguments with my daughter over her chatting on MSN, I would like to be able to cut off her connection from time to time (in the evening), as if it were a network failure. (Yes, I know it's a bit sneaky, but she responds more easily to such technical inevitabilities than to constant directives... pre-adolescence, you know).

Details: I have already set up parental controls, defined hours, but occasionally she needs the computer and the internet for her classes.

Even though I'm an IT professional, I'm not a network specialist and I don't have any practical and discreet solutions in mind to do this.

1) VNC: Taking control of the server workstation is obvious and not discreet (the screen color changes)
2) Removing the Wi-Fi association from the concerned workstation… too cumbersome as it requires a "reconfiguration" afterward.
3) Unplugging the Livebox, but then I would lose my connection too.

So, if you have a solution, I'd be interested; if not, no worries, it'll just end up in another usual argument.

Thank you, in advance.Configuration: Windows XP
Firefox 2.0.0.3
Explorer
Dell XPS laptop running XP Pro
Acer desktop running XP Home
ISP: Orange / Livebox

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poulpenstring Posted messages 32 Status Membre 33
 
Hello,

If you have an Orange Livebox, you can find the connection time management in the settings of the Livebox (generally, go to your browser, type 192.168.1.1 in the address bar, then user=admin and password=admin).
Next, you look for your daughter's iPod in the list of connected devices, then in the time management settings, you configure this connection).

In the case of another box (Freebox, Dartybox, SFRbox, Bbox, Pastabox, Gantsdebox), look for that same feature (if it exists).

To do this remotely, simply set up the DynDNS service on the Livebox and allow remote connection.

Have a good day.
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