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Re: [LUG] OT: Temporary Block User

 

On Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:14:18 +0100
Richard Brown wrote:

> Hi
> 
> On 20 Jul 2009, at 11:19, Terry Hill wrote:
> 
> > Is it possible to temporary block a user accessing the internet
> > using a netgear 834dg please?
> >
> > Tell us a bit more Richard, it may help us to hone in on what you  
> > need.
> >
> 
> I work at an office where occasionally another bloke brings his son
> in and promptly dumps in him front of a computer. He is not allowed
> to access the internet but as soon as his dad's back is turned - he
> fires up internet grabbing resource hungry stupid flash games.
> 
> The guy has said dump him off by all means - and I would love to!
> 
> Rich

If the machine in question connects via Ethernet (cabled), and you have
it connected to a switch (in the network/phone closet?), just unplug
the corresponding cable.  And as Brad suggested, do so as obviously as
possible.

Grant.

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