View history through router

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View history through router

I would like a way to monitor my children on the internet but (for personal reasons) don't want to block anything or use parental control. Is there any way that I can view someone's internet/download history just by using my router. I have a linksys wireless 2.4 GHz router. I already know that there are programs that can be installed on the router but I do not want to purchase anything that is not necessary.
I already know that this does not exactly fit in this forum but I don't really ever ask questions and don't want to subscribe to another site.
Thanks,
supermac500

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Apr 21, 2008 6:26 PM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Apr 21, 2008 7:05 PM in response to supermac500

You could enable Parental Controls on the account but only enable the logs which will record the information you want.

I don't know if there is a separate program for what you want, but you can search for it at VersionTracker or MacUpdate or use Google.

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Mac-Medic

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Apr 21, 2008 7:06 PM in response to supermac500

Why don't you just install a keystroke logger and monitor what they type?

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Answer 3

Apr 21, 2008 7:34 PM in response to Kappy

This is the easiest way. Enable controls, but don't block any content. Choose the option to manage the account from another computer, then you can read the logs of sites visited under parental controls.

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supermac500 Author

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Apr 22, 2008 10:32 PM in response to Mac-Medic

Thanks for the help that should work fine thanks a lot. But just to satisfy my own curiosity (computers are sort of a hobby of mine) is there a way to view it on the router. I would assume so because I'm sure this is what companies do. I just don't know how. Thanks again for any input on the matter.
supermac500

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Answer 5

Apr 22, 2008 11:00 PM in response to supermac500

I am not aware of a method for monitoring this type of information at the router. Consumer grade routers lack the memory, processing power, and software, to handle the additional tasks.

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