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Use built-in settings to block internet access without changing airplane mode or disabling Wi-Fi.

Use built-in settings to block internet access without changing airplane mode or disabling Wi-Fi.

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mat350
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12-27-2016, 03:49 AM
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Hey everyone, here are some suggestions for temporarily blocking the internet on your Windows 10 laptop without changing Wi-Fi or airplane settings or pressing any keyboard keys. It might seem unusual, but these methods work. Thanks!
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mat350
12-27-2016, 03:49 AM #1

Hey everyone, here are some suggestions for temporarily blocking the internet on your Windows 10 laptop without changing Wi-Fi or airplane settings or pressing any keyboard keys. It might seem unusual, but these methods work. Thanks!

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01-14-2017, 11:01 PM
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Device manager controls system hardware and software settings.
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tymo1510
01-14-2017, 11:01 PM #2

Device manager controls system hardware and software settings.

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AwSoMe683
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01-15-2017, 12:02 AM
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Remove the SSID password if configured; this will cut off WiFi until you enter the password. While connected, switch the network mode to manual, enable the "Metered connection" option, and set the data cap to very low.
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01-15-2017, 12:02 AM #3

Remove the SSID password if configured; this will cut off WiFi until you enter the password. While connected, switch the network mode to manual, enable the "Metered connection" option, and set the data cap to very low.

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Abbasaurus
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01-15-2017, 08:57 AM
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Are you still requiring network connectivity? If not, you can switch manually from DHCP to a random IP address, apply it, and then revert to DHCP to re-establish the connection. Alternatively, visit https://www.itechtics.com/3-ways-disable...mporarily/
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01-15-2017, 08:57 AM #4

Are you still requiring network connectivity? If not, you can switch manually from DHCP to a random IP address, apply it, and then revert to DHCP to re-establish the connection. Alternatively, visit https://www.itechtics.com/3-ways-disable...mporarily/

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01-15-2017, 10:05 AM
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The proposed answer is intriguing...
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BlaseGames
01-15-2017, 10:05 AM #5

The proposed answer is intriguing...

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lukefielding
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02-01-2017, 04:00 PM
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Involves what you consider the "Internet"...if you wish to block website access you can manually configure your DNS server to 127.0.0.1 and revert it when needed. If you don’t require network connectivity at all, assigning a VLAN ID or switching your IP to another subnet on your adapter works too. Of course, you could run commands like ipconfig /release then wait for ipconfig /renew. All these actions can be automated via simple bash or PowerShell scripts using netsh commands with sleep timers if desired.
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lukefielding
02-01-2017, 04:00 PM #6

Involves what you consider the "Internet"...if you wish to block website access you can manually configure your DNS server to 127.0.0.1 and revert it when needed. If you don’t require network connectivity at all, assigning a VLAN ID or switching your IP to another subnet on your adapter works too. Of course, you could run commands like ipconfig /release then wait for ipconfig /renew. All these actions can be automated via simple bash or PowerShell scripts using netsh commands with sleep timers if desired.

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02-01-2017, 08:55 PM
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Jarsky, I believe "ipconfig/release" followed by "renew" will be the most effective... Thanks!
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Seifie_plays
02-01-2017, 08:55 PM #7

Jarsky, I believe "ipconfig/release" followed by "renew" will be the most effective... Thanks!

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