XP home network and user privlages

[Guest]

I have home network setup using home network wizard. Works OK.

Is there a way for me to restrict/allow internet access to individual user
while retaining network access for same user?

Also is there a way place password restrictions on some shared network
resources within the home network and maintain access to others at the same
time?

Only two computers on network, both running XP

 

[Chuck]

I have home network setup using home network wizard. Works OK.

Is there a way for me to restrict/allow internet access to individual user
while retaining network access for same user?

Also is there a way place password restrictions on some shared network
resources within the home network and maintain access to others at the same
time?

Only two computers on network, both running XP

Brad,

Are your computers running XP Home or Pro? If you have XP Pro with Simple File
Sharing disabled, you can restrict access to any network resources that you
wish. With Simple File Sharing, which is optional under XP Pro and forced on
you under XP Home, any network resource accessible to anybody is equally
accessible to everybody.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Simple>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#Simple

 

[Guest]

Thanks, we have the file/ resource sharing under control now. Still need to
have control over the internet sharing to keep kids under control. Is there
a way to put a password on network connections as well?

 

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Brad,
For Internet access restriction. You might consider purchasing a router. Many of the major brands, can be set to block access on a scheduled basis, usually under "parental controls" or "filter" settings section of the router. If you decide to use a router, make sure that you add a password to the "admin" logon, to help prevent "unauthorized" changes to the router's settings.

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[Guest]

I am using a D-link DFE 816 hub between computers and hispeed modem. Can it
be configured in a way the it wil restrict/allow user access to
modem/internet? I have not had great success finding out much about this hub
as it was a hand me down form a friend.

 

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Brad,
I too had problems finding any information on this hub, it seems that I can't find anything about it even on the D-Link website. Get yourself a 4-port router, since you say your network only consists of 2 PC's. There is really no need for a 16-port hub. Even if you wanted to, I believe that you would need to install a router anyway. If you have or plan to buy a laptop/notebook now or in the near future, consider buying a wireless router now. Best Buy has a Belkin for US$39.99.

Belkin Wireless-G Router with 4-Port Switch
Model: F5D7230-4
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...t&productCategoryId=cat01029&id=1099392876098

Belkin instructions for filter settings, to block access for above router:
http://www.belkin.com/support/download/files/P74559-A_F5D7230-4_man_6-04.pdf

pages 70-74 in the PDF reader.

I personally can only recommend Belkin and D-Link, based on personal use. When looking at different, check the online for the manuals, and check out any settings for parental controls or IP filtering features on the router. Most should have them.

Hope that Helps,
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I am using a D-link DFE 816 hub between computers and hispeed modem. Can it
be configured in a way the it wil restrict/allow user access to
modem/internet? I have not had great success finding out much about this hub
as it was a hand me down form a friend.