Multiple DNS

[Guest]

I am setting up several user accounts on my Winxp for my family. I want to
run my children's accounts through an internet filter by pointing the DNS to
the the filter. Is there a way to setup my children's accounts to go through
the DNS, but not have my wife and my account point to that DNS. I hope this
makes sense.

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
You can set each computer DNS manually in the TCP/IP properties.
Lower right side as seen in this screen shot,
http://www.ezlan.net/example/tcp-ip.jpg
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Guest]

The accounts are on one computer. When I set the DNS on the children's
accounts to point to the filter, all the accounts are set with the same DNS.
The children's accounts are setup as Limited Users while my wife and mine are
administrators. Maybe user groups can have different DNS settings? Thanks
for the help.

 

[Guest]

Hello

You can use logon script with command netsh.
I do not put here exactly script code but you should look up info about
'netsh interface ip set dns'

you have to have two scripts
1. on logon your children - change DNS
2. on logout your children - back dns to 'normal' value

i think it will help

 

[Guest]

Thanks! I created a batch file with the information you gave me. I then
went to the computer management, right clicked on the user and told it to
load the script. It did not work. When I log in, the computer loads but the
file never runs. I currently have the bat (limitedlogon.bat) in folder
c:\netlogon I tried putting in the system folder like many websites said, but
I was unable to share the folder since it was in the system folder. I have
tried typing every variation into the Logon Script box. I am sure that I am
just doing something stupid. Appreciate some help with this one.

 

[Guest]

There are a few methods to run the script.
1. assign a script with autorun (each user)
2. logon - there is a lot of stuff describing how to do this, first one -
http://www.lockergnome.com/nexus/wi...logon-script-to-a-local-user-account-xp-pro/;
3. Group policy logon and logoff; start RUN > gpedit.msc > user
configuration (you have to login as your child) > Sripts; and you have LOGIN
and LOGOUT. assign right sript and voila

When I was writing last post i was thought about third solution so try this
one.

 

[Guest]

I just want to make sure I understand what you are saying. If I login as my
child and change gpedit.msc, only that account gpo will be affected, meaning
the other accounts won't run logon or logoff. If so, do I need to runas the
administrator on my child's account or will making my child an admin for me
to edit?

Thanks!

 

[Guest]

Good question. I have to check it. Try to configure login/logout scripts from
any admintration account and log as child, check dns and let me know.

probably it can be a problem if your child account is a normal user.

 

[Guest]

I did get the script to load on my child's account, however, due to the
restrictions that are setup for limited user, the DNS cannot be changed. I
have played with all the Network settings in the GPO, but nothing has worked.
So, I decided to look at it from a different perspective. What if I setup
the admin accounts, mine and my wifes, with a logon and logoff script. For
example, setup all the accounts with a logon script that erases the DNS
Suffix Search Order and setup a logoff script that sets the DNS Suffix Search
Order to the filter. So, instead of enabling the filter when my child logs
on, I will be disabling the filter when my wife and I log on. I am not sure
if my thinking is correct.

 

[Guest]

good point to change perspective. So you can do this way:
- global setting is with children DNS
- you and wife as administrators change DNS via scripts we discus ealier

i think you can leave Suffix Search Order option as it was dafault.


i do not