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Stop IP address changes on PCs
I'm trying to stop my kids changing IP addresses on their computers.
I have set DHCP reservations in my DIR-655 router. I set each machine to DHCP and the reservation assigns the correct address.
Problem is, anyone can change the adapter properties any time they want. So I if block internet access from 3am - 6am on my sons PC using an access control rule, he simply changes his IP address to something else and he's back online.
I considered changing the subnet mask to 255.255.255.224, but that gives me 32(30) addresses, but I only have 13 devices, so that would still leave some vacant addresses for them to choose from.
There are a couple of settings in the group policy editor, but they don't work. Apparently this is a known issue. In any case, all users are administrators.
Is there anyway to stop them changing IP address, or locking out changes to the LAN connection properties, Control Panel applet or any other ideas?
Thanks
Tanya