OT: new computer for eldest daughter

[Narrew]

when you set up the wireless box, you will have the option to set up who can access it, I would suggest you use MAC address authorizing. Every network card has a unique MAC address so any unknown MAC address will be denied access to your wireless network. Of course there are some TCP/IP settings you will need to do, but I am sure you have some friend that can help you through it or I would imagin that the wireless set-up system you get might have good enough instructions.

My only issue is what Phonex touched on as far as limiting her access to some sites on the net, I would have a hard time letting ANY child of mine to take a computer into their room, this is their time to want privacy so I don't envy your posistion and good luck working that out, but I think a kid with a computer in their bedroom where they can close the door is a bad thing during their developmental years, don't get me wrong, I wouldn't be a nazi parent, I just want it out in the public area of the house.

my 2 cents...