Question 1

can it be used to restrict internet access on a certain time period?  Just like parental control?  Thank you.

Accepted Answer

It looks like you can from a quick perusal through the admin interface.  You can define 3 separate time schedules and then you can block traffic in a few different ways, including by MAC address.  There's full product documentation/knowledgebase and ability to chat with tech support on their website, but I'm not supposed to include a link, so Google it, I guess.

Question 2

I have a NETGEAR Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN Firewall Model FVS318.  I have been forced to reduce IP from High Speed to a glorified dial-up which promises much higher speed but I'm stuck with the Internet standard 100 Mbps.  I am a disabled Vietnam Vet and my Internet is required for driving a telemetry unit plus access to MyHealtheVet online where I have access to my entire VA medical records plus interactive capability with Primary Care Providers through Secure Messaging.

I am home 24/7 dragging a 50 foot O2 cannula around and sleep at night with an O2 supported CPAP. (Constant Positive Airway Pressure).  Because I'm home 24/7 my Xbox, Blu-Ray player, copier/fax and lastly because I live in Colorado with 14K mountains all around me cell  service can be more miss than hit.  My phone company has provided me with a Micro Cell intended to boost my signal.

I am quite computer literate which surprises many IT techs.  I have taken a 1.5 Mbps modem and boosted it to maximum efficiency.  It does have 4 Cat 5-E Ethernet ports and I need 6, are Cat 5-e support products on the market yet? (Please do not take that Q as my only entry here, I am seeking help from peers who've been there and done that)

Long explanation for a short question, sorry.

Considering the FVS 318's design purpose can anyone thing of way(s) I could place it in the loop to improve my service reception and upload.  The only wireless item I use is my cell and I'm trying to configure it to seek out only the Micro Cell and stop trying to connect to my modem.  Everything else is hardwired.

I apologize for the long entry but these are things one does when when SOTA electronics are required by the VA, they won't pay for any of it, and my monthly disability income pays my rent, utilities and then I'm broke for 4 more weeks.

Thank you from an old soldier.

Accepted Answer

on the need for extra ports it's possible to turn off the routing and DHCP functionality on the netgear via the web interface (thus turning it into a switch) and utilizing it that way.  I suspect you are in Colorado Springs given the mountain comment and the fact that I myself am here.  You can give Dancing Horse Technology a call as they tend to donate a lot of tech time and resources to our Veterans.  719-785-0356 They may also be able to help you configure the Netgear to be a primary device thus giving you better firewall capabilities and port usage.  All in all the FVS318 is a pretty excellent device for the price the trick lies in the configuration.

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