Advanced and Startup Options

ModemLockDown Startup options

There are three modes of ModemLockDown operation with two other options:
1. Modems are always Locked on windows start up.
This option is active when the tick appears next to "Autolock on Windows Startup". This is the default and the simpler to use of the two.
To gain access to the internet, select the Unlock Modems option in the task bar menu and enter the current Unlock Password. To Lock again, either restart windows or select the Lock Modems option in the task bar menu.

2. User/Day/Time pre allocated user access.
This option allows the administrator to predefine when a particular user can access the internet by allocating 1 hour blocks of connection time. These 1 hour windows are also defined by what day of the week it is. When Windows is started and a user logs in, ModemLockDown looks up the schedule for that user and will either lock or unlock the modems required.
Note: Under Windows 95/98 & ME there is no support for individual users. Scheduled access can still be allocated, though it is on a single/global user basis.
See Scheduled User Access for more information
Note: While in this mode, the system clock can only be changed when the administration screen is open and the correct administration password has been entered.

3. Remain Unlocked on Windows Startup.
With this option checked, ModemLockDown will still run, but its modem locking functionality will be disabled and free use of the modems and internet connection will be possible. This option should be used with caution.

A. Autolock Dial-up Modems when I disconnect.
To avoid remembering to lock the modems, ModemLockDown can automatically lock itself when you close your dial-up internet connection. This option is not applicable for Cable/DSL connections and is defaulted to Off following installation.

B. Lock Non-Dial-Up Modems.
Some installations of ModemLockDown may only wish to lock Dial-up modems and not any other network services. This option allows you to keep Dial-up modems locked but access these other services. This option is defaulted to On following installation.

ModemLockDown Shutdown/Uninstall options

Shutdown ModemLockDown for Software Upgrade
To allow for an upgrade of ModemLockDown without loosing any of the relevant settings i.e. passwords/access times, use this option. For more information see the page Updating ModemLockDown

Uninstalling ModemLockDown
To completely uninstall ModemLockDown, enter the administration password and then select the Uninstall ModemLockDown button. For more information see the page Uninstalling ModemLockDown.


NOTE: To change options within the Administration screen, you must be logged in as a user with Administrative privileges.