2006-10-10 10:01:56 · 9 answers · asked by jacquie l 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Your question isn't really very clear...
.. but I'm going to guess that you've been tasked by the boss (or you are the boss?) to prevent people in the workplace from "surfing" in company time?
Or perhaps you're concerned about other people using your computer while you're away from it?
If it's the second case, simply set boot and screen-saver passwords on your computer - speak to your IT team if you're not sure how.
In the first case... do you have an IT manager or team to fall back on? That would be by far the easier route...
If not, then you'll need to look at how your workplace network is set up, and the requirements for access to sites outside the workplace.
In an ideal world, you'd have a central router/firewall somewhere, through which all traffic is passing... and you'll have a list of "permitted" sites. Thus, you can set your firewall to pass only traffic to site on the approved list.
(The details will vary from one product to another, so it's hard to be specific)
If you don't have the skills within the company to do this, then you may want to consider hiring a specialist to set it up for you.
If you're in Florida, or can afford my call-out and travel expenses, give me a call :-)
2006-10-10 10:22:51 · answer #1 · answered by IanP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most routers have a feature that will allow you to block Internet access all the time or for a specific time. Unfortunately I don't remember what it is called.
2006-10-10 17:21:46 · answer #2 · answered by momojo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can also disable the it in the internet options, under security settings. Here you can set a password or change the security options that best suit your circumstance.
2006-10-10 17:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by Michael V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in a management position? Notify everybody that surfing the web is against company policy. Then, fire the first person who gets caught. No more problem after that, I'm thinkin'.
2006-10-10 17:04:29 · answer #4 · answered by Doug F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your system network router, depending on your router you should be able to set the network setting so only the main computer can access that... RTFM
2006-10-10 17:21:53 · answer #5 · answered by Sinper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
set up an internet proxy and only set up the proxy info in computers that need to get out on the internet.
2006-10-10 17:09:43 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
secure your network.
2006-10-10 17:03:39 · answer #7 · answered by sjj571 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are you the only one that gets to have fun????
2006-10-10 17:03:34 · answer #8 · answered by Muy Buena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
password...duh!!
2006-10-10 17:03:01 · answer #9 · answered by lust_for_life1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋