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Block Internet Access over Network but allow Network Access/ File & Print Sharing

May 9, 2012 in Tips n Tricks

There are situations where one needs to allow or block internet usage to some users over a network. There are different methods that can be used to do the same, though the most easy method is given below:

Let’s assume that you have a network running with single or multiple routers, either in home or office & you wish you block just the internet access to specific users. For this you have to login to your router by either IP address or router address & provide your username & password therein. Now in DHCP or DNS setting just uncheck the automatic DNS & mention the DNS settings to be anything you wish. for example: 192.168.1.15 or anything you like expect the router’s IP address.

Now all the computer systems over your network would still show the internet to be connected but won’t open any websites. To enable network access in a specific computer, just go the properties of the network adapter of that specific computer & within the IP address menu mention any open DNS. i.e 208.67.222.222 208.67.220.220 or google DNS would also do.

And that is all there is to it.

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