We have a whole house network with a FutureSmart distribution panel and a Netgear WPN824 router. I need more access control than the firmware seems to give. For instance:
- I can set up a schedule for certain types of access, but I can't create more than one schedule. If I want, say, to limit AIM during afternoon hours and web browsing in the evening, I cannot do that.
- If I want to schedule the total shutdown/wakeup of all wireless activity, I cannot. I can manually turn the radio on or off, but it's all manual.
I don't think that the things I'm asking for are unreasonable, but the router I have does not seem to provide them. Should I look elsewhere? Are these capabilities typical of what advanced users expect out of their wireless routers? If so, is there a way to bring those capabilities to my current router or do I need to buy a new one, and if so, what should I be looking for?
Many thanks...
Rick A. Pleasanton CA