I would like to block Internet access for my own machine. This is so that no apps can talk to the outside in the time frame I want it to. I know a firewall can do this but I don't want to install one. I don't want to use the included one. I know also I can change the gateway but that involves several clicks. I am looking for a system tray software or simple desktop app to toggle the access. On/Off with a single click.
asked Dec 15, 2010 at 8:54
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2Do you still need local network connectivity, or would it work to disable your network access completely?– nhinkleCommented Dec 15, 2010 at 8:57
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I don't need local connectivity.– Tony_HenrichCommented Dec 15, 2010 at 17:36
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You don't specify whether you need local connectivity as well. If you don't, the so-simple-someone-could-easily-overlook-it, 100% foolproof solution is to just unplug the network cable.
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If it's a laptop or netbook, those tend to have a button to turn off disable wifi connection– CoreyCommented Dec 15, 2010 at 16:40
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I am not using wifi. Unplugging works but I don't want to do that. I should have added this to the options I don't want to use. Commented Dec 15, 2010 at 17:37
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1@Tony - So basically, you don't want to do anything easy? Have it your way, I guess. Maybe you'll luck out and somebody will find an app that does nothing but enable and disable the network adapter for you with a single click, but I've never seen such a thing.– ShinraiCommented Dec 15, 2010 at 20:12
In Windows 7 it's just
ipconfig /release
and
ipconfig /renew
Create two batch files, one to release your IP address and one to renew your IP address. Then create a shortcut to each of them in your Quick Launch toolbar.
To disconnect:
ipconfig /release
To connect:
ipconfig /renew
