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Smart kids bypass my security
My foster son (10 yr old) has just come up with a way to stay up all night, thwarting my efforts to impose bedtime shut-off of all devices. Would appreciate knowing if my suspicions are correct. Bo...
Well if the MAC address doesn't change the phone, the Orbi should be able to any access during the time frames.
Does the phone connect to the main wifi network or guest network?
You could have the phone connect to the guest network instead of the main wifi network. Change the PW on the main network and not give this to the child. The Guest Network could be used for the phone. Then at such time you can turn OFF the guest network when the child isn't supposed to be online.
What is the mfr and model of this phone? Taking a phone away from a child isn't abuse, it's called disipline.
Can you set up access control using the RBR web page?
Does this phone have cell service as well?
FURRYe38 advise is sound. Access control would be good.
Another thing that'd work? Just shut off the router. If you're currently turning off the wifi, you could just instead shut if down and take the power cord. pretty tough to sneak around that without a replacement cord.
