Posted: 10/30/2012 8:07:25 AM EDT
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I am trying to think of how I can set up two separate wireless routers, one for -b -g and one for -n, as well as some access-control set-up.
Right now I have a -n router set up that allows everybody to talk (yes, poor security with a wide-open guest account but some older devices won't connect with newer security) and we are thinking about getting a tablet of some stripe for my older daughter. Unfortunately she will take it to her bedroom and sit and watch youtube or Netflix all night. Same with my son. What I want to do is this: primary router to accept -n connections only on approved devices with WPS2, mac restrictions and non-broadcast. Set up my old Netgear as a WAP for -b,g and older security, using access rules to restrict what can be accessed and turning it all off after 9pm. Is there any reason why this wouldn't work? I can do all this with a Cisco router, no problem. The consumer routers are different . . . I have always just left it alone, we are pretty far from our neighbors and none of them are all that tech saavy (old folks and meth-heads, I do plan on setting up a network that says 'FBI Surveillance van #3  ).
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Quoted: doubt the older box will schedule wifi downtime though, so I'd look at replacing it My experience with tablets and phones is that they won't connect to non broadcasted ssid's (just my experience) Use one of these to schedule downtime on an old router:  It will retain the settings when off. I use my iPhone in non-broadcast SSID at home. It's just a bit more to set up, but you can type in the SSID to use. I haven't used a router that does B, G, N and that can deauthorize certain users at certain times. One of the "Install Linux on Router" things might do that. Depending on the router OS, you can sorta hack the web interface and make changes by posting a URL from a shortcut. But, that's going to depend heavily on the router and is a pain in the rear to set up. You may be better off trying to find parental controls to put on the devices itself. Running two wireless routers is going to be a pain no matter how you slice it.
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doubt the older box will schedule wifi downtime though, so I'd look at replacing it My experience with tablets and phones is that they won't connect to non broadcasted ssid's (just my experience) The older router would be used with a lower security and I have yet to find any device that won't connect to a non-broadcast SSID you just have to manually enter the network information before it will try to talk. iPhones ignore the fact you aren't broadcasting and show the network anyway <shrug> but it will keep the uninitiated from trying to hit the network. |