My child keeps on unplugging the firewalla when he doesnt want to be monitored

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    Firewalla

    When the box is off, you should get an alert message on your phone. 

    First, in security, it is really important to have physical security.  Possible to lock things up? 

    If not, then another possible way to make this work is to use the DHCP mode.  When in this mode, if the firewalla is off, the network will be down.  This is not perfect either... 

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    Alan

    Does the box need to be plugged directly into the router? or can it be anywhere on the network? (For example, i have a hub in the basement that is wired to the router, can it be plugged into the hub?)

    In other words, locking the wireless router in a "safe place" would interfere with my home's wireless, but the hub can be locked up in a lead box for all i care.

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    Firewalla

    Yes, a switch will work nicely.  

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    Martins

    Well, if you can't secure your Firewalla hardware, do like me, just set your ISP modem/gateway on Bridge mode, set your Firewalla as the main router, and let the Firewalla to be your DHCP server, that way if your kid turn off the firewalla or unplug it from the network, the whole network will be down !

     

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