yuri wrote: > My brother wrote: >> I am thinking about getting a Linksys router (by Cisco). It has an >> input for the modem >> (when we get TelstraClear) and four network ports (desktop, laptop, >> xbox and printer). >> Apparently the firewall can provide timesettings to limit access to >> the internet to >> particular times of the day. >> >> Do you know anything about this brand? Are there better alternatives? > > This is on topic because the laptop runs Ubuntu and Kubuntu :-) > > Do any cluggers use this brand? > > Cheers > Yuri I have the WAG54G, has the above and wireless too. has wpa (both pre-shared key and radius), allow/deny via mac address.
yes it certainly has good access restrictions, you can set up multiple policies by pc, day and time, protocol & port, url, and website keyword. I don't bother using it to attempt to control what my 15 year old does, but can imagine it could be pretty useful. I've been VERY happy with mine and recommend them. I have seen others on the list say they have been happy too, I believe like Paul suggests they have been the wrg variation. Cheers, Roger
