[LAN] Can I monitor/manage my network users?

[libgra]

I have 3 PC's on my network (2 xMCE & 1x XP Pro). My daughter (XP Pro) is staying up way too late at night. Is there any way I can instruct the network to disconnect the connection at a certain time of night (or morning as the case may be) ?? Help... mother at wits end.

[Gouki]

I have moved the post to Networks, Internet and Security forum.

As for your question, is the network using some kind of router with built-in modem? I'm asking because some modems (ADSL and Cable) have a schedule option where you can specify a rule. You could create a rule to block all Internet traffic at a pre-defined time. This is even better than disconnecting all the network because it can be applyed to a single computer (using the IP address) and better than software, since there is no need to install anything. In case you don't have a router that supports this, you can check K9.

[nitroshift]

bitdefender internet security offers the option to specify the time when the connection to internet is available. and it offers password protection too, so no-one else can modify the settings.

[tguy]

NetNanny and CyberSitter also have that feature and our commercially available.

[RogueSpear]

A lot of consumer grade routers support restricting time of use. Nearly every Linksys I've come across does.

[cconk01]

Smoothwall and IPCop firewalls also can do this if you happen to have an older computer laying around.

[BrainDrain]

Wow, there's a lot of ideas, I agree that BitDefender is the best idea suggested unless you know how to add a rule to your router?