Can I schedule my router's uptime?

Hopefully I got this right 🐔

So, basically, is there any way to schedule my Wi-Fi access? I want to make sure nobody can hop online during the night

I tried to google it a bit, but I'm not really finding anything useful 🤔

It probably just depends on the router and whether your ISP locked that setting down or not. What kind of router are you using?

fadedorca66 said:It probably just depends on the router and whether your ISP locked that setting down or not. What kind of router are you using?

I'm out of town right now so I'm not sure, but I'll let you know as soon as I find out...👍

edit:

It's an Ubee evw32c

AT&T is in the game

Try to find it yourself—look for some free software that actually fits your needs...

Take this /image/... page
(just as an sample, since this isn't exactly free software)

As for instructions on how to configure this on your router, try searching these results (for instance, obviously)...

P.S.
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ubee evw32c - parental control>
Since my kids are using Android devices, Google Family Link turned out to be the best solution for setting all their restrictions.

thanks 👍

I already found the router manual that says you can set up a time filter for devices,
but some users over on the Verizon forums are claiming the time frame setting doesn't actually work 😵

it'll be much easier to just mess around with the settings at home...

coppersailor28 said:Try to find it yourself—look for some free software that actually fits your needs...

Take this /image/... page
(just as an sample, since this isn't exactly free software)

As for instructions on how to configure this on your router, try searching these results (for instance, obviously)...

P.S.
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ubee evw32c - parental control>
Since my kids are using Android devices, Google Family Link turned out to be the best solution for setting all their restrictions.

So, I actually found that P.S. you mentioned, and I jumped straight into Google Family Link to check things out... but I'm a bit stuck. How am I supposed to block a computer if it isn't running Android?...
I'm not exactly a tech pro, so I was wondering... is this app only for Android? Or did I totally miss something... 😵😵

Adam Harris2 said:So, I actually found that P.S. you mentioned, and I jumped straight into Google Family Link to check things out... but I'm a bit stuck. How am I supposed to block a computer if it isn't running Android?...
I'm not exactly a tech pro, so I was wondering... is this app only for Android? Or did I totally miss something... 😵😵

I'm just as lost as you are.

My assumption was that if you have an Android OS ('smartphone') with Family Link installed, the control is limited to those two specific devices ('the phone' & your router) 🤷

A quick internet (Google Translate):

Does Google Family Link work on a computer?

Google Family Link is a free parental control app developed by Google that lets parents set rules for their children or teens regarding digital technology use. It is available for Android and iOS mobile phones, as well as for Windows computers using a compatible emulator*.

*FAQ: An information device or software used to run programs written for a different type of computer

PC emulator for "google family link"

Google Family Link for parents (info, download etc)

or this? (Google Family Link for parents for PC /File size: 147.25 MB ?!!!/)

These are all just suggestions—I don't have any hands-on experience with them, nor can I offer anything remotely intelligent about it.
Likely someone else on the forum will know more—@fadedorca66 for instance.

It’s honestly best if the router itself handles everything... because if the kids sitting at the PC can just bypass Google Family Link, then what's even the point? Unless they're just hopping on as regular users, otherwise they'll just google how to get around it in two seconds... 🙂
You could always grab a separate WiFi router to manage things, but yeah, that’s an extra expense you gotta deal with.
On Windows, there’s that built-in parental control stuff to limit screen time, but that only works if they aren't using that same computer for schoolwork too...

Adam Harris2 said:thanks 👍

I already found the router manual that says you can set up a time filter for devices,
but some users over on the Verizon forums are claiming the time frame setting doesn't actually work 😵

it'll be much easier to just mess around with the settings at home...

From what I can tell in the manual, that Time Filter is pretty basic. It looks like you have to block things by defining "Users"—meaning you have to go step-by-step, define the Users first, and then... honestly, I'm not even sure how you define an individual User.
Plus, if every User with restrictions has to log in with a password every single time they connect, well, get ready for a total revolution in your house.

/ I'm not actually sitting in front of the router right now, so I'm just going off the manual /

I had another idea pop into my head, but you'll have to check if this works for you:
Keep the 5GHz band open for the adults with zero restrictions, just hide it behind a "secret password." Then, set a general blackout period for the 2.4GHz band at night and give that one to the kids with a "standard" password.
The catch is that each band needs to be able to have its own separate password (not sure if that's possible, mine are the same), and obviously, the adults need 5GHz-capable phones.

Adam Harris2 said:Hopefully I got this right 🐔

So, basically, is there any way to schedule my Wi-Fi access? I want to make sure nobody can hop online during the night

I tried to google it a bit, but I'm not really finding anything useful 🤔

It is possible, though you would need specific "tools" to grant you that level of control—you could always try reaching out to your ISP to see if they offer such features.
However, it is far simpler to just kill the Wi-Fi signal entirely. You could wire up a second router—perhaps pick up an old one from a thrift store—set it to an open network, and plug its power adapter into a simple mechanical timer... 😁

And then, of course, there is the version for those who prefer more advanced methods.

A more capable electronics enthusiast could simply wire a contact relay in parallel with the Wi-Fi power switch. You’d get an LED indicator to show when the signal is cut, and that would be that. Just use a timer... end of story.
If you manage to find one, I can send over an electronic schematic ... but you would have to actually crack open the router itself. It works perfectly, but unfortunately, you won't be able to achieve this through software alone.

Jerry Robinson56 said:It is possible, though you would need specific "tools" to grant you that level of control—you could always try reaching out to your ISP to see if they offer such features.
However, it is far simpler to just kill the Wi-Fi signal entirely. You could wire up a second router—perhaps pick up an old one from a thrift store—set it to an open network, and plug its power adapter into a simple mechanical timer... 😁

And then, of course, there is the version for those who prefer more advanced methods.

A more capable electronics enthusiast could simply wire a contact relay in parallel with the Wi-Fi power switch. You’d get an LED indicator to show when the signal is cut, and that would be that. Just use a timer... end of story.
If you manage to find one, I can send over an electronic schematic ... but you would have to actually crack open the router itself. It works perfectly, but unfortunately, you won't be able to achieve this through software alone.

Honestly, if he's hunting for an old router, he should look for one that actually lets him do what he wants. Like, something with built-in scheduling, or maybe even OpenWRT if he doesn't want to go the hardware hack route, since he wouldn't even need to solder stuff or cut the power...

I reckon pretty much any MikroTik can handle that without needing to break out the soldering iron... though you'll definitely have to do some heavy lifting with the programming side of things...

goldenmason8 said:Honestly, if he's hunting for an old router, he should look for one that actually lets him do what he wants. Like, something with built-in scheduling, or maybe even OpenWRT if he doesn't want to go the hardware hack route, since he wouldn't even need to solder stuff or cut the power...

The goal here is everything centered around $20, specifically a $10 router and a $10 timer (either one of those old-school mechanical ones that hums slightly, or just a cheap $50 digital version)
I have zero interest in invasive setups or having to engage in any complex programming; I simply want to sync the router settings.

Man, they really overcomplicated this one. Might as well launch a satellite into orbit just to toggle the Wi-Fi on and off at this rate. 🤣

Just type 192.168.0.1 into your browser address bar to get into the router settings.
Depending on the model, the login credentials might vary. I guess you could try leaving both fields blank for the first login, and then it’ll probably prompt you to set a new username and password.

Once you're in:


From what I can tell, there isn't an option to just kill the Wi-Fi; it looks like you have to shut down everything at once.

fadedorca66 As stated by:
From what I can gather, there doesn't seem to be a dedicated option to disable just the Wi-Fi on its own. It’s all just one big, messy heap of nothing.

🤣
What exactly did you expect? Did you honestly believe they would grant those kinds of privileges to the average user? It’s a naive assumption. If you have a second computer running in the meantime, you can always resolve the issue online. 😉

It really isn’t that complicated. One can simply wander over to the router in the middle of the night, apply a bit of magic to the buttons, and consider the matter settled by morning. It serves as excellent light exercise to ensure a peaceful sleep and a productive day ahead.

Routers can be pretty versatile sometimes... Like, some let you block specific devices via their MAC address during certain hours or days and stuff like that. From what I can tell, this one unfortunately doesn't seem to have those options.

fadedorca66 said:Man, they really overcomplicated this one. Might as well launch a satellite into orbit just to toggle the Wi-Fi on and off at this rate. 🤣

Just type 192.168.0.1 into your browser address bar to get into the router settings.
Depending on the model, the login credentials might vary. I guess you could try leaving both fields blank for the first login, and then it’ll probably prompt you to set a new username and password.

Once you're in:


From what I can tell, there isn't an option to just kill the Wi-Fi; it looks like you have to shut down everything at once.

Wait, what does "everything" mean? 🕺

Anyway, thanks everyone for the help and all the suggestions 👍

fadedorca66 said:Routers can be pretty versatile sometimes... Like, some let you block specific devices via their MAC address during certain hours or days and stuff like that. From what I can tell, this one unfortunately doesn't seem to have those options.

Right.

Generally speaking, your ISP can have complete access to functionality hidden far beyond what you see in the standard user menu. You simply have to be lucky enough that their technical support consists of actual engineers rather than mere script readers.

They could even throttle your Wi-Fi access based on your proximity to the router—since the system recognizes the MAC address of the repeater, obviously—depending on which device you are using.
You might find yourself with two identical devices where one works at any distance, while the other only functions if you are within a five or ten-foot radius, essentially staying in the same room. Companies like Comcast, however, tend to implement much heavier signal throttling.
In short, they could very well limit access just as you suggested; I am simply uncertain whether such restrictions are constant or if they offer the ability to set specific time windows.

It isn't anything groundbreaking; a terminal is a terminal, and the world is always at our fingertips.😉

Adam Harris2 said:Wait, what does "everything" mean? 🕺

Anyway, thanks everyone for the help and all the suggestions 👍

All connections (both RJ45 and Wi-Fi), though perhaps the primary wired connection remains active.
I would suggest calling technical support. They might possess the capability to configure the router so that the Wi-Fi shuts down at midnight and reactivates in the morning, or perhaps even weaken the signal strength.

Adam Harris2 said:Wait, what does "everything" mean? 🕺

Anyway, thanks everyone for the help and all the suggestions 👍

From what I can tell, the router just shuts down both the Wi-Fi and the wired connection, so basically the internet just dies completely.

Listen, you guys have Cron on basically every router out there, so just schedule your interface resets to go up and down automatically.

Seriously, it's such a massive pain if you don't.🤦

On MS machines, they call it "at"—just pop into the command line and type "at ?" to see what's up.