I understand there are mac filter in my router that "I think" allow me to add iphone wifi address within, to disable access certain days and time periods. I want this restriction for my kids devices and certain times and days. If this doable with my router, without to much confusion? I didn't want to go in there and starting messing around without know exactly what I was doing. Thank you for the help/support. DM
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linksys wrt54gs iphone wifi access timer/scheduler
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Linksys's firmware is strange with start and stop times. You have to create two restriction rules to do what you want. One that goes from 7PM to 11:59PM, and another that goes from 12:AM to 7AM.
Ok. I understand that. What I found...the time goes in 5 minute increments. So I had to stop it at 11:55 PM. Then start the 2nd policy from 0:00 am to 6 AM.
I guess it will work. That'll give them 5 minutes in their sleep to use wireless! Thx, DM
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Just DDWRT it
Uh...i don't even know what you mean.
Ok, so fully expecting to see the lockdown before I came into work tonight, my daughters cell showed wifi, after 7 PM. I double ck'd the time, day setting, as well as that I had it set for disable and I did hit "save". I did all of this within restrictions tab. There was nothing I need to do elsewhere, within the settings, correct? I did go into their iphone, under general, and used the listed wifi address. Any ideas? Thx, DM
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DDWRT is alternate firmware that gives you a buncha settings that are typically found in enterprise grade routers
Ok. I'll look into that. I'm still puzzled as to why the darn thing didn't restrict wifi. If my settings are correct, maybe it's buggy. I'd rather think it's operator error. Unsure how old the thing is. WRT54gs V5. Seems to be farely bullet proof
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Its old. Like 12 years. And only G. So I wouldn't expect much from it
But throw DD WRT on it and see
But throw DD WRT on it and see
recommend a new one, if you can. i'm up for upgrading. thx, dm (i also use a cisco repeater that about a year old. i suppose it'd most likely be compatible with whatever i'd get)
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Budget?
I recon $150. Unsure if I'd really need a "smart" linksys, but if needed to be controlled by my iphone, then looks like they're closer to $200. I just need dependability and range. My current old unit really gets some pretty good distance (without extender) but is slow as hell.
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ASUS RT AC66U
Netgear AC1900
ASUS RT N66U
Netgear WNDR4300
TP-Link C7 AC1750
Netgear AC1900
ASUS RT N66U
Netgear WNDR4300
TP-Link C7 AC1750
R these in a list, as from your top choice from top to bottom, or any of these?
Is AC preferred over N?
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AC is a lot faster than N, if you have AC devices. If nothing else, it means they're newer routers. Personally i'm a big fan of TP link for their simple bandwidth shaping - they have guest wifi which allows you to not just disable it at a certain time, but you can prevent them hogging the internet/using lots of speed without your consent.
My TP link is an older N600 model, but this looks like what you'd want:
(Keep your devices on the main WiFi with a secure password, kids stuff goes on the guest network)
I don't want to be behind the curve off the start. If ac is the future (from wut I've read) then I should head that way. However I'm behind the power curve on routers. All I control are my iPhone's and newer Samsung flat screens, which need the speed. Unsure how much distance is lose with ac model. Your opinion on the above when you can. Thx for you help. DmAC is a lot faster than N, if you have AC devices. If nothing else, it means they're newer routers. Personally i'm a big fan of TP link for their simple bandwidth shaping - they have guest wifi which allows you to not just disable it at a certain time, but you can prevent them hogging the internet/using lots of speed without your consent.
My TP link is an older N600 model, but this looks like what you'd want:
(Keep your devices on the main WiFi with a secure password, kids stuff goes on the guest network)
Ive decided to go with an AC model. I'm currently down to these....
Asus ac66u
Asus ac68u
Netgear Nighthawk AC1900
TP-LINK Archer C8 AC1750
Is either of these easier to operate? Range is also a large concern. I'm ready to order and put this behind me. Hate making decisions. Thank you
Asus ac66u
Asus ac68u
Netgear Nighthawk AC1900
TP-LINK Archer C8 AC1750
Is either of these easier to operate? Range is also a large concern. I'm ready to order and put this behind me. Hate making decisions. Thank you
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Personally i'm a fan of the TP link series because of how simple the interface is to use.
the AC routers also support the older standards - so dont think that an AC router is AC only.
You'll get:
2.4GHz wifi B, G and N
5GHz wifi A, N and AC.
5Ghz has shorter range and higher speeds, 2.4Ghz has longer range and lower speeds - split your devices up as best you can for best performance.
the AC routers also support the older standards - so dont think that an AC router is AC only.
You'll get:
2.4GHz wifi B, G and N
5GHz wifi A, N and AC.
5Ghz has shorter range and higher speeds, 2.4Ghz has longer range and lower speeds - split your devices up as best you can for best performance.
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If I were to buy a new router it would definitely be an A/C. And I don't have any A/C devices right now but its coming. I would probably get the Netgear AC1750 to save a little cash
But I do remember the TP Link being very easy to set up
When you decide, read the reviews, check youtube
But I do remember the TP Link being very easy to set up
When you decide, read the reviews, check youtube
Ok. I'll pick one. Any have got t