Time-Based Internet Access Control in MikroTik RouterOS 7

Time-Based Internet Access Control in MikroTik RouterOS 7

Controlling internet access at specific times is crucial for many households and offices, particularly to manage children’s internet usage or to regulate employee access. MikroTik RouterOS 7 offers a powerful tool called Kid Control to achieve this, allowing administrators to set schedules and bandwidth limits for specific devices on the network. This manual will help you to restrict internet on Time-Based Internet Access Control in MikroTik routerOS 7.

What is Kid Control?

Kid Control is a parental control feature designed to restrict internet access for devices connected to a LAN or WiFi network. By setting up profiles, users can define daily or weekly schedules for internet availability and even impose bandwidth limitations. This is particularly useful for managing internet usage in families and workplaces.

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Configuring Kid Control in MikroTik RouterOS 7

Step 1: Create a Kid Profile for Time-Based Internet Access Control in MikroTik

1. Open Winbox and navigate to IP > Kid Control.
2. Select the Kids tab and click the plus (+) sign to add a new profile.
3. Enter a name for the profile (e.g., “Bob Profile”).
4. Define the time range for each day of the week when internet access will be allowed.
5. Set bandwidth limits in the Rate Limit field. To allow unlimited bandwidth during specific periods, use the Unlimited Rate option.
6. Click Apply and then OK to save the profile.

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Step 2: Assign the Kid Profile to a Device

1. In the Kid Control window, go to the Devices tab to view available devices.
2. Click the plus (+) sign to add a new device.
3. Enter a name for the device (e.g., “Bob’s Device”).
4. Input the device’s MAC Address (e.g., 6C:2F:8A:AD:BB:05).
5. Click Apply and then OK to assign the profile.

Applying the Kid Control Profile

Once assigned, the Kid Control profile will automatically generate necessary Firewall Filter Rules and Queues to enforce the restrictions on the device. You can repeat this process to add multiple profiles and devices as needed.

Conclusion

MikroTik’s Kid Control feature offers an efficient way to manage internet access based on time and bandwidth. By following the steps above, you can easily create and apply profiles to regulate network access for different devices in your home or office.

For additional guidance, feel free to ask questions in the comments or contact me directly. I’m here to help!

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