iPod touch Can i disable or restrict the wifi on the iTouch?

[emt1]

What kinds of things, specifically, do you want to block?

 

[TraceyS/FL]

What kinds of things, specifically, do you want to block?

If you are directing this to me - i can't answer that. We decided to not go the Touch route for now in anticipation of having to replace a laptop in the near future.

In general - things that consume time and not allow school work to get done

 

[atticus18244fsa]

My child is NOT 15 - not even close, neither is the person that posted to this today.

AND, please guys, show some respect for parents and their choices. THis thread got ugly once before, and i'd prefer it to stay nice and informative/helpful.

You parent yours, i'll parent mine. Deal?

Ya.... Not exactly that old

 

[TraceyS/FL]

Wow... Why get an iPod Touch if your not going to use the Wifi.

This keeps coming up.

Why not? WHy not have an iPod with a bigger viewing screen? (i have 2 kids with medical issues - we can spend a bunch of time waiting on doctors)

Why not have a portable calendar? (like back when i had a Palm without it being online)

Why not have a gaming unit? (mine don't have DS's, i'd rather have an Apple device than a DS any day)

Why not have those things all in one?

I have a "smartphone" (Treo) and get online with it at the MOST once a month. I have it because i got tired of carrying my palm and phone separate. My portable brain. People ask me the same thing - why have it? It's what i need.

I don't need email or to surf on a small screen - face it, i'm old and that makes my eyes hurt thinking about it (i apparently need to go for the "i just turned 40 and can't see" eye check).

I don't think any of this is unreasonable. I'd rather spend the money on a device unit that can grow WITH my child than something they grow out of, makes me feel like i'm using the family money in a more fiscally responsible way.

 

[Muncher]

I have a child that has also shown she isn't ready for the kind of freedom that the Touch would give her. We ended up going with the Nano for her - but i'm hoping to get the Touch for me "soon". I don't feel you are overthinking it at all - since i was there last month.

And, in this case, try to see it thru a parents eyes that it is a parental decision. There are a variety of reasons for it - and last time in this thread when i tried to explain them, i got 3 pages of bashing.

How about this, when YOU are the parent - you get to make the choices? Deal?

Whoa. No need for snide remarks. I stated my opinion; you don't have to do anything because I said it. I wasn't intentionally bashing anybody, and I'm sorry if it came off that way.

Those nanos are cool little devices. Enjoy it in good health.

This keeps coming up.

Why not? WHy not have an iPod with a bigger viewing screen? (i have 2 kids with medical issues - we can spend a bunch of time waiting on doctors)

Why not have a portable calendar? (like back when i had a Palm without it being online)

Why not have a gaming unit? (mine don't have DS's, i'd rather have an Apple device than a DS any day)

Why not have those things all in one?

I have a "smartphone" (Treo) and get online with it at the MOST once a month. I have it because i got tired of carrying my palm and phone separate. My portable brain. People ask me the same thing - why have it? It's what i need.

I don't need email or to surf on a small screen - face it, i'm old and that makes my eyes hurt thinking about it (i apparently need to go for the "i just turned 40 and can't see" eye check).

I don't think any of this is unreasonable. I'd rather spend the money on a device unit that can grow WITH my child than something they grow out of, makes me feel like i'm using the family money in a more fiscally responsible way.

Hey, don't hate on the DS! I have one, and some of the best games I've ever played have been made for the DS/Gameboys (Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, The World Ends with You to name a few). And the new DSi coming out in a little while has bigger screens, a we browser and better WiFi, its own version of the app store, and the ability to play movies/music.

 

[TraceyS/FL]

Whoa. No need for snide remarks. I stated my opinion; you don't have to do anything because I said it. I wasn't intentionally bashing anybody, and I'm sorry if it came off that way.

Hmmm, sorry to be snide - didn't think i was. I'm just saying, respect that a parent might have a reason for what they are doing/asking. You those things you think - "i'll never do that....". Well, just wait!

Like i said, there were 3 pages of postings bashing my parenting choices - and not helping with the question at all. I'm a tad bit sensitive and almost didn't open the thread when it was BTT.

Those nanos are cool little devices. Enjoy it in good health.

I hope they do - they got the 3rd gen refurbs. We shall see how they take care of them and go from there. 2 of the 3 getting them are young in age and development. Save the $50 you know?

Hey, don't hate on the DS! I have one, and some of the best games I've ever played have been made for the DS/Gameboys (Final Fantasy Tactics Advance, The World Ends with You to name a few). And the new DSi coming out in a little while has bigger screens, a we browser and better WiFi, its own version of the app store, and the ability to play movies/music.

App store games are cheaper - and no stupid little cartridges to lose! (its the clean the room before CHristmas week.... all moms are grumpy when you have little pieces of "stuff" everywhere). Should i mention they are playing their Game Boy Color right now because they have lost the 2 GBA chargers they have?

ANyway, really, the main point is that questioning the why of what was asked really doesn't help much you know? Heck, i have friends who have kids that don't get online, never have played a video game and gasp, don't even have a TV. Different strokes for different folks!

 

[mackmgg]

another way that is a bit harder is to block the ipods MAC address from your network so that there is no way to get the ipod to connect. click here for help

 

[mrklaw]

can you internet share through another computer, and use that computer to have some kind of internet filtering on that will allow access similar to net nanny?

 

[TraceyS/FL]

another way that is a bit harder is to block the ipods MAC address from your network so that there is no way to get the ipod to connect. click here for help

I do that already as part of my normal security on my wireless net.

can you internet share through another computer, and use that computer to have some kind of internet filtering on that will allow access similar to net nanny?

You could.

Both solutions only take care of you "at home" though. The minute you allow the unit to leave the house all bets are off. Which is why there needs to be some sort of root level.

I'm a firm believer in the "hook them while they are young" marketing tactics - but hey, if you aren't going to offer us some help when they are young, you won't hook 'em and tie them to Apple for life.

 

[cheer5678]

Wow... Why get an iPod Touch if your not going to use the Wifi. How old is this kid and what are you trying to keep them from?

PS: Just read that they are 15. Is this a joke? What do you think you are protecting them from.

She has posted a lot of personal information that should not have been posted. We are working on learning what is appropriate to post. I am assuming that when she is 15 that she will be a bit more savvy. She has internet access through her computer if she wants/needs it and at this point, it is enough for me to work with that.

Thanks for all the info from the different posters. And to the 15 year old who posted, I hope my daughter shows the intelligence posting at 15 that you do. I appreciated your sentiments in your post because they do reflect an important side of the story to consider.

 

[bijou]

go into your router and block the ipt mac address

And with the AEBSn you can put timers on the mac address, too.
But yes, I agree that this may be a bit controlling. BTW, we have four kids--three of them teenagers. Teaching them what is appropriate is FAR more effective then telling them NO all the time!

 

[26139]

Wtf

Never really understood the point of controlling computer/internet access. Who's it really going to hurt?

 

[TraceyS/FL]

Here we go again.....

Folks - did "we" ask for your opinion on our PARENTING choices?

Nope, didn't think so.

And if no isn't going to get hurt - why do police departments have units that spend all day monitoring this? Why did i have a guy arrested in my county for flying from CT to have relations with an underage child? (that was a sting)

Do you want this showing up at your door?

Whose going to get hurt? I hope it's never your child.

 

[xUKHCx]

I think this thread has covered the majority of options and it has taken quite a large amount of moderator time over the course of its life so lets just close it.