wwwd Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Right guys, here's the situation. I have a Netgear DG834GT (Super G Wireless Modem) Router in my office, and two computers are connected to it using a network cable. Basically I've taken someone else on to do some part time work and I want to know what websites he's been logging onto whenever he's in the office. Obviously at certain points during the day I'm out of the office so my computer will be switched off. I know when I was at school the IT guy knew if we were visiting certain sites (like football ones for instance) so obviously there must be some kind of logging software or something out there. But I have no idea where to start with this, so any kind of advice would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 The school/work thing is easy because companies usually run a proxy server which logs... you could set one up at home easily which logs on one of the computers but locking down the machines so they cant change the settings is trickier.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Isn't this sort of thing against the law? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Isn't this sort of thing against the law? Nope.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 View his computer in real time without him even knowing, you can send direct messages & take control or lock the romote pc as you wish.Free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNITERIDER Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 sorry if im being nosy, is it so you can see if he's doing the work he's supposed to be doing or is it to see if he's doing something dodgy? doubt its illegal companies do it but not sure if he has to sign anything to allow you to screen him, like an IT policy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 In a workplace you do indeed need to write up an employee internet usuage policy to cover yourself with them signing an agreement to the restrictions you outline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithyandco Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Change router settings to block keywords relating to such sites but allowing a certain IP... Yours. 192.168.0.1->enter user and password (Default for this router admin and password... or sky)->Security->Block Sites (which in includes keywords) Preventative rather than spending hours looking through logs checking the porn being visited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 (edited) phil-smith.tk- that is a big assumption that all routers work in that way. Edited November 20, 2008 by Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 phil-smith.tk- that is a big assumption that all routers work in that way.100% agree.The netgears here for instance i can indeed do this but try that with a 2wire bt business router & its a different story altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithyandco Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Right guys, here's the situation. I have a Netgear DG834GT (Super G Wireless Modem) Router in my office, and two computers are connected to it using a network cable. phil-smith.tk- that is a big assumption that all routers work in that way.100% agree.The netgears here for instance i can indeed do this but try that with a 2wire bt business router & its a different story altogether.Read the first post before accusing me of making assumptions... My suggestion was simply an instruction for the exact make and model router stated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 My suggestion was simply an instruction for the exact make and model router stated... Fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Right guys, here's the situation. I have a Netgear DG834GT (Super G Wireless Modem) Router in my office, and two computers are connected to it using a network cable. phil-smith.tk- that is a big assumption that all routers work in that way.100% agree.The netgears here for instance i can indeed do this but try that with a 2wire bt business router & its a different story altogether.Read the first post before accusing me of making assumptions... My suggestion was simply an instruction for the exact make and model router stated... Let you off this time Phil lol, didnt notice that. I evenstated the brand that does do it after him posting it lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwd Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Hmm... seems like a bit of a minefield! I might try it at home first then if anyone has any suggestions? Ideally I'd like to just have a list of websites a particular computer has been visiting, and then if anything dodgy comes up then I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeWee Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 If you want a record just check its history after he has gone home.As for site blocking its quite simple.You can just use keywords such as porn,pron,xxx, & any sites containing these words are then blocked.Have you give him an internet policy & had him sign it as an employee with your signiture too plus dated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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