internet connection

[Bogart101]

Hi to all!

i have a DSL modem connected directly to a hub and servicing about 20 PC connected as a simple LAN.
ok. i want to restrict evry user to access the internet in a particular time and since the modem is not directly connected to a PC, how can i do this task? is there a utilty where i can manage our internet connection to a remote PC?
the nearest PC where i can connect the DSl modem is a WIN98 PC. if i coonect the modem directly to the said PC.. what will be the setup? will i use two NIC?

Hope im making myslef clear here.:)

Thanks.

[mjc]

I would probably switch out the hub for a router, one with firewall capabilities and if you go for a step or so above the home models you should be able to get one with remote admin and probably connection management capabilities.

[Bogart101]

thanks for the respone MJC.

well, im on a tight budget and im not that familiar with routers, so can u help me where i can i find a cheap yet good routers? a tutorial on how to set this type of setting will also be of great help.

again thanks.

[classicsoftware]

You can get a one port router for around $40.00 and it will just need a port on your hub

[Bogart101]

sorry for the late reply.

im currently using Alcatel speed touch ADSL modem cause thats what our provider gave us when we apply for the said connection.

theyve given us a gateway IP, a DNS address then .boom!.. we have the connection.. right now my main concern is to restrict some user or probbaly all the user for them not to be connected at a particular time, especially evening.. i got a lot of reason though but were not go into details regardign that.
when i typed the gateway address on the browser, i can go to the different configuration of the said modem where it says that it can be a DHCP and a DNs provider, but right now, i dont need these stuff cause i have it alreayd on our file server (windows advance server)..

my question is, since this modem uses a gateway and a DNS to connect through the net, is/are there any utilities where i can manipulate the modem that it will shut himself down or its services, should i say, during a particular time? or much better yet a how-to detail on how to set its current configuration using the browser.

sorry if i sound confusing, but i just dnt know the exact term to say for me to get thse things done.

thank you.