Simple internet access control

dave-lew99 · 16 Feb 2010 at 15:17

One of our charitable clients has recently had internet installed into their premises. The management there have asked if there is a way they can 'password protect the internet' so that only a couple of key people can access it.

Their set-up is a single PC, used for Radar monitoring into a basic consumer router. Is there any simple free software which will allow lockout of users?

I'm on the verge of telling them that there isn't such a solution, but i thought I'd raise the question anyway. There is next to no chance of installing a proper gateway solution (instead they'd just unplug the power supply to the router and lock it in a drawer, as that's easy and none technical for them)

dave-lew99 · 16 Feb 2010 at 16:55

The thomson speedtouch/Be* box thing (780?)

I should point out we're not an IT company (and not responsible for their network), we supplied a radar system (including PC) and they come to us for support.

dave-lew99 · 16 Feb 2010 at 18:15

There's only one computer there, it's primary purpose is to run our radar software (see www.irirsradar.com).

Most of our clients have big IT infrastructure, but this was a charitable installation for a voluntary coast watch service.

I'm quite happy to say that there isn't a practical way to do it in this instance.

dave-lew99 · 16 Feb 2010 at 19:19

That's a useful idea, the trouble is, this is a continuous operation environment, so the software cannot be stopped to allow login/out - they wouldn't be able to monitor the radar and the data won't be recorded.

I think i'll just suggest they lock the PSU for the router in a drawer when they don't need to be online!