Internet Access Controller 2.3.2.515

Internet Access Controller is a tool for restricting, blocking, or limiting Internet access on the computer it is run on. The application supports scheduling, but it can also disable access on demand.

The program can be protected with a password to ensure that nobody else (except the network administrator) is able to modify the program's settings. The application can be configured to disable Internet access when it's started, when the Windows screensaver starts, or when the computer is idle for a certain amount of time. It can also block changes to the system time.

Other features include the application's ability to restrict access to a list of websites that you choose and to block any website or IP address. You may want to restrict or allow Windows services from having Internet access. This can easily be achieved by selecting the 'Allowed Services' tab from the application's settings dialog. In fact, Internet Access Controller supports blocking any program from accessing the Internet. It's also possible to limit Internet access to a couple of programs that you choose.

Pluses: I really appreciated the time quota feature. This enables a network administrator to restrict Internet access after a user uses his or her quota. Another nice thing is the fact that the program has a timer. When the timer elapses, the Internet is automatically blocked.

Drawbacks / flaws: It's impossible to set precise time intervals when scheduling Internet access. You are limited to 1 hour chunks.

In conclusion: Overall, this application is not very impressive, but it does work.

version reviewed: 2.1