Can I put a timer on the computer modem?

[Sienna86]

Would like to be able to shut it off at a certain time - say 11 pm - so the teenagers in the house will go to bed.

[taterguy]

1. Yes

[Heywood J]

2. Looks like somebody built one.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Tamper-Resistant-Preset-Modem-Timer-Controls-Pers/

I'm sure something similar can be made up for cheap.

[csziggy]

3. There are freeware programs to do that intended to limit children's time on the computer

Or on the internet.

I don't know specific ones to recommend but I did a quick search for "internet timers freeware" and found a lot of hits.

I also searched for "internet timers children" and one of the first that came up was Ez Internet Timer: "Ez Internet Timer helps you control, schedule and filter Internet activity on your or your children PC. It will automatically block Internet, e-mail, messengers and will keep them blocked for as long as you schedule it. Ez Internet Timer has password protection and allows to create multiple schedules. Great software to protect your kids by limiting Internet and e-mail usage. Ideal software for Internet cafe, libraries or small businesses.

Read more: Ez Internet Timer - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com http://download.cnet.com/Ez-Internet-Timer/3000-27064_4-10694713.html#ixzz1j20hBn6t

There are links to more Parental Control programs down the page.

Again, I can't recommend any specific programs since I have no experience with them, but a program would be easier to do than a gadget.

[Duer 157099]

4. Do you have a router between the modem and your computers?

If so, you can usually control such things in the router's software.

[HopeHoops]

5. Yeah, but using the settings in the router would be a better solution.

You can get the MAC address for each of their machines and assign hours of operation. That way you can still use the wireless net while they can't. What kind of router do you have?