Blocking users from my airport extreme

[ThomasM]

Is there anyway to block users that are connected via cable ? aka restricting internet access, limiting the speed they get or completely locking them out without removing the cable ?

 

[spinnerlys]

Use AirPort Utility to filter specific MAC addresses to allow or deny access to the network.

But limiting the speed might not be possible.


https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/508984/

http://www.google.com/cse?cx=011016...e:forums.macrumors.com&hl=en&as_qdr=all&meta=

 

[ThomasM]

Use AirPort Utility to filter specific MAC addresses to allow or deny access to the network.

But limiting the speed might not be possible.


https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/508984/

http://www.google.com/cse?cx=011016...e:forums.macrumors.com&hl=en&as_qdr=all&meta=

Cheers!

 

[maflynn]

I'd recommend using WPA2 security more then just filtering on MAC address. The latter option can be easily spoofed, thus getting around the security measure.

 

[miles01110]

Is there anyway to block users that are connected via cable ? aka restricting internet access, limiting the speed they get or completely locking them out without removing the cable ?

I'd recommend using WPA2 security more then just filtering on MAC address. The latter option can be easily spoofed, thus getting around the security measure.

er....??

WPA2 is only for wireless networks. The OP asked about a wired network.

 

[maflynn]

er....??

WPA2 is only for wireless networks. The OP asked about a wired network.

D'oh - Reading comprehension 101.

 

[ThomasM]

Hehe

So, is there any way to prevent access when someone is connected via cable ?

 

[miles01110]

So, is there any way to prevent access when someone is connected via cable ?

See the post above. Or disconnect the cable.

 

[ThomasM]

I'm struggling to sort it out, can't disconnect the cable so that's not an option

when i use aiport utiliy - airport - access control , it's only wireless mac adresses

 

[spinnerlys]

Hehe

So, is there any way to prevent access when someone is connected via cable ?

This maybe?

Use AirPort Utility to filter specific MAC addresses to allow or deny access to the network.

But limiting the speed might not be possible.


https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/508984/

http://www.google.com/cse?cx=011016...e:forums.macrumors.com&hl=en&as_qdr=all&meta=

What of you have computers connected via ethernet? Does AU show you something different then?

 

[ThomasM]

But that's for users trying to connect via wireless ? not via cable (DHCP)

 

[spinnerlys]

Can you try it nonetheless if it works for wired connections?

I currently have none available to try.

http://arfore.com/2009/04/03/configure-airport-extreme-mac-filter-acl/

 

[ThomasM]

I've tried it, it only affects machines connected via wireless

 

[skorpien]

As far as I know, there is no way to restrict access for wired clients. At least not on any of Apple's Base Stations. I think the general thought on this is if you wanted to restrict access for a wired client, why allow them to plug in in the first place?

And just FYI, DHCP is the protocol by which a router distributes IP addresses to the connected clients, whether wired or wireless. It's not synonymous with Ethernet connection.