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March 19th, 2006 01:00
Only the administrator can enable/disable the LAN connection?
XPpro on a Dimension 4700 with cable-provider modem internet.
As administrator I connect to the internet by clicking on a desktop shortcut to "Local Area Connection". The target for this in Control Panel\network connections\LAN or high-speed internet. This is where my Intel Pro/100 VE network connection is at.
When a guest or any non-administrator user attempts to access the internet, access to control panel and network connections is not available. Any shortcut to the LAN that I try to place on the desktop for a guest account does not work. I have been unable to find any way for anyone other than the administrator to access the internet. This means that everyone in the family, adult and child alike, has to log on as the administrator. This makes multiple accounts pointless.
The only other solution is for the administrator to never disconnect, which leaves the connection intact for others. But, it doesn't seem right that I should be connected to the internet 24/7/365, on the off-chance that one day someone might need it.
As administrator I connect to the internet by clicking on a desktop shortcut to "Local Area Connection". The target for this in Control Panel\network connections\LAN or high-speed internet. This is where my Intel Pro/100 VE network connection is at.
When a guest or any non-administrator user attempts to access the internet, access to control panel and network connections is not available. Any shortcut to the LAN that I try to place on the desktop for a guest account does not work. I have been unable to find any way for anyone other than the administrator to access the internet. This means that everyone in the family, adult and child alike, has to log on as the administrator. This makes multiple accounts pointless.
The only other solution is for the administrator to never disconnect, which leaves the connection intact for others. But, it doesn't seem right that I should be connected to the internet 24/7/365, on the off-chance that one day someone might need it.
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March 19th, 2006 19:00
Why not? One of the major conveniences of a cable/dsl connection (frequently refered to as an "always on" connection) is that you don't have to "connect" everytime you want to go online.
If you're concerned from a security point of view, in addition to a personal firewall on the computer(s) get a simple 4 port wired router (if you don't already have one) to place between your cable modem and your computer(s). A good precaution regardless for any broadband connected computer as it makes the computer(s) connected to it virtually invisable from the outside world. You can buy simple wired routers for ~$20.00 (USD) Obviously turning the computer off eliminates any security concens.
FWIW I've been connected via cable for > 8 years and have never thought to "disconnect" via network settings. Some of my computers run 24/7. I think it's safe to say that the vast majority of people with broadband use their computer/connection in this manner.