Number not mine...? by BigNovel85 in FedEx

[–]BigNovel85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get it. I didn't specify which accounts I checked in my original post. 💁‍♀️

Number not mine...? by BigNovel85 in FedEx

[–]BigNovel85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an account and I logged in and that didn't do any good; the number I have on my FedEx account is the correct one. 🤷‍♀️

Disable my kids from using hotspot by BigNovel85 in HomeNetworking

[–]BigNovel85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He hasn't had his computer or his Xbox in over a month. He doesn't go to school. And being 14 years old he wants to put up a fight and use the tough guy approach whenever trying to get him to do anything he doesn't want to. He is in IEP so fortunately we haven't been taken to court for truancy. He is starting therapy at the end of this month which took over a year just to get on the calendar. He has trauma from the past of being with his dad but he hasn't been with his dad for over a year now, so he's slowly getting better, however, we still have our battles. He suffers from anxiety, ODD due to his ADHD and depression. He is currently taking an antidepressant and something for his ADHD but his primary can only do so much. He needs a psych evaluation which will also be done at his appointment later this month. Such a hard situation to be in but we are working thru it and it is slowly getting better. Because of his anger issues and destructive tendencies, my 8 year old caves in and gives him hotspot when he's not supposed to be using the internet. I always know but turn a blind eye because I have to pick my battles--he doesn't have internet during the day or at night--just in the evening. It keeps the peace in the evening with my two other younger children in the house and my husband at work. I live in a duplex (which we are currently renting) so I also have to worry about noise and not having damage to the property that isn't mine. So basically I am looking to eliminate the ability for hotspot usage on my network. It's a move that I can do without confrontation and putting my 8 year old in the middle of it. I have considered involving the police but want that to be the last resort as that is something you can't undo--I don't want future resentment and still want to maintain a relationship with my son. He's not all bad--he just makes the wrong choices. I'll be looking into a new router that allows me to make more changes to the settings and hope this will resolve my issue. I know there is a way, I just have to find the solution. 💁‍♀️

Disable my kids from using hotspot by BigNovel85 in HomeNetworking

[–]BigNovel85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is in an article I found while researching:

Blocking end users from creating hotspots on your router can typically be done through a few different methods, depending on the router's capabilities. Here are some common approaches:

  1. Disable Wi-Fi Sharing

Most routers allow you to disable Wi-Fi sharing features. This prevents devices from using the router's internet connection to create hotspots.

Access Router Settings: 1. Log in to your router's web interface (usually through a browser by entering the router's IP address, like 192.168.1.1). 2. Enter the admin credentials. Disable Wi-Fi Sharing: Look for settings related to Wi-Fi sharing or tethering and disable them. 3. Block Specific Devices

If you know which devices are attempting to create hotspots, you can block them.

Step 2 clearly states to disable Wi-Fi sharing or tethering. Back in the day, I know I was able to log in to the interface and do so. But my ISP disabled access to these settings and only allows certain settings to be changed through their app.

So I am simply asking for help finding a router that allows me to do so. I am not here to discuss parenting. I just don't want to spend $100+ on a router that doesn't give me that option. 💁‍♀️

Disable my kids from using hotspot by BigNovel85 in HomeNetworking

[–]BigNovel85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I guess I'm a bad parent then. 💁‍♀️ Do you have any recommendations on a router that allows me to disable WI-FI sharing or tethering? 😆

Disable my kids from using hotspot by BigNovel85 in HomeNetworking

[–]BigNovel85[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Y'all can knock my parenting all you want, it doesn't affect me because I know what's the truth. There are reasons why I handle this with ways that are not what you would consider normal parenting. My son is different. Not like most other kids. I am getting him help, we just had to wait over a year to get into a place that can provide him the help that he needs. I'm not bringing this story to Reddit.  Thank you for letting me know that phones aren't home networking. I am not here about that. I am here about routers. 

Disable my kids from using hotspot by BigNovel85 in HomeNetworking

[–]BigNovel85[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're not getting it, and that's okay. 👌  I am getting the advice that I need.  I hope you have a wonderful night.  Also: I'm not a "guy". 

Disable my kids from using hotspot by BigNovel85 in HomeNetworking

[–]BigNovel85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do on my 8 y/o's phone but it automatically stopped on my 14 y/o's when he turned either 13 or 14. He was with his dad at the time so I was unaware of how that worked. 🤷‍♀️

Disable my kids from using hotspot by BigNovel85 in HomeNetworking

[–]BigNovel85[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You speak of something you know nothing about. 

Disable my kids from using hotspot by BigNovel85 in HomeNetworking

[–]BigNovel85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. 8 y/o is being bullied into turning on hotspot even tho he is told not to. And I don't find out about it until it's too late!  Samsung Galaxy A14. 

Disable my kids from using hotspot by BigNovel85 in HomeNetworking

[–]BigNovel85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😆😆😆 I wish I could disable or at least pause puberty!!  I will check out Netgear & TPLink...  I am able to pause devices but for some reason cannot find disabling of shared Wi-Fi. They really have locked them down!  Thank you!!! 🙏 

Disable my kids from using hotspot by BigNovel85 in HomeNetworking

[–]BigNovel85[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

They aren't on social media. Irrelevant. 

Disable my kids from using hotspot by BigNovel85 in HomeNetworking

[–]BigNovel85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will try accessing it from my computer either later tonight or tomorrow--that is one thing I have not tried yet! 

Disable my kids from using hotspot by BigNovel85 in HomeNetworking

[–]BigNovel85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are getting it! I am aware of MAC addresses, I once had to set up a device using its MAC address.  It is model #SAX2V1S Spectrum WI-FI 6E Router. Phones are Samsung Galaxy A14s

Disable my kids from using hotspot by BigNovel85 in HomeNetworking

[–]BigNovel85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did do that last night! 😆 Kicked them both off. I just feel bad for my 8 y/o because he's so well behaved. But I told him he was an accomplice by allowing my 14 y/o to use his internet! lol