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Restrict acces between computers based on mac address

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    hendi
    last edited by Apr 10, 2023, 12:21 PM

    How can I restrict access to the LAN network between PCs, based on the mac address? All new devices should be able to assign an IP and have access to the Internet, but only certain macs should be able to access other computers, printers from the LAN network.

    Thank you

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      Gertjan @hendi
      last edited by Apr 10, 2023, 12:34 PM

      @hendi said in Restrict acces between computers based on mac address:

      How can I restrict access to the LAN network between PCs

      Word's most known OS, "Windows" has you covered.
      Other OSs probably also.

      Delete the know network, and reconnect.
      You will see a message that asks if your 'new' network should be considered private or public.
      Chose public and you can't connect to any device on LAN - other devices can't connect to your PC.
      Only 'internet access' works.

      Btw : devices on the same network don't use the gateway/router (pfSense) to communicate with each other.

      No "help me" PM's please. Use the forum, the community will thank you.
      Edit : and where are the logs ??

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        Bob.Dig LAYER 8 @Gertjan
        last edited by Bob.Dig Apr 10, 2023, 12:38 PM Apr 10, 2023, 12:37 PM

        @gertjan said in Restrict acces between computers based on mac address:

        Chose public and you can't connect to any device on LAN

        You still can connect but others don't.

        @hendi pfSense only works with IP-addresses, no MAC.

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          JKnott @hendi
          last edited by Apr 10, 2023, 1:14 PM

          @hendi said in Restrict acces between computers based on mac address:

          How can I restrict access to the LAN network between PCs, based on the mac address?

          You can't. PfSense doesn't filter on MAC addresses.

          PfSense running on Qotom mini PC
          i5 CPU, 4 GB memory, 32 GB SSD & 4 Intel Gb Ethernet ports.
          UniFi AC-Lite access point

          I haven't lost my mind. It's around here...somewhere...

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            michmoor LAYER 8 Rebel Alliance
            last edited by Apr 10, 2023, 1:18 PM

            Get a switch that can do VACLs or PVLANs.
            Pfsense isnt the gear where this is done at.

            Firewall: NetGate,Palo Alto-VM,Juniper SRX
            Routing: Juniper, Arista, Cisco
            Switching: Juniper, Arista, Cisco
            Wireless: Unifi, Aruba IAP
            JNCIP,CCNP Enterprise

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