Airport Express - Time restrictions using MAC address

[danatdelta]

Are there any restrictions to the number of MAC addresses that you can restrict ?

Thanks

Danny

 

[waw74]

timed access is a white list, not a black list, meaning it's a list of macs that have access instead of those that are blocked.

so you only put the ones you want to have access. it also has an "everyone else" option

 

[skorpien]

waw74, it can be used both ways actually. AirPort Extreme has a default which is by default set to allow, meaning if you add other MAC addresses, you have the option of denying them access. In fact, when I first set my MAC filtering, I had to change the default to deny, then begin whitelisting my MAC addresses.

danatdelta, I haven't tested this out to the fullest, nor do I know the actual limitations of the AEBS, but how many addresses are you expecting to add? And would maybe creating a locked network and having a whitelist work better?

 

[danatdelta]

I currently have 16 entries, including the default.

Danny

 

[skorpien]

I currently have 16 entries, including the default.

Danny

If that's the case, then I don't think an access list limit would be an issue. What exactly is your setup and for what purpose if you don't mind me asking?

 

[danatdelta]

I am using the Airport as a wireless AP in an office, the restrictions are because the access is only for certain people who have permission to get unfiltered internet access. So I am using the MAC address to grant access.

As I said I currently have 16 entries, but I would like to add more. Hence the question.

Danny