Access restriction using mac address
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I am trying to block a pc in my LAN using mac address.The rules need to contain so that I can allow the pc to access internet
for certain hours of the day and specific days of the week.
Only thing I find is to block by IP address.
Can someone point me to the right direction?
I am using pfsense 1.2.3 on a Alix board using CF module. -
You cannot filter based on MAC address in that way.
You could setup captive portal and restrict the LAN with a username/password login, or you could use static ARP in the DHCP settings so that only certain PCs can get out.
Anyone can spoof a MAC address though, so it's not exactly an effective means of security unless you also have switches that can restrict a specific MAC to a specific port.
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You cannot filter based on MAC address in that way.
You could setup captive portal and restrict the LAN with a username/password login, or you could use static ARP in the DHCP settings so that only certain PCs can get out.
Anyone can spoof a MAC address though, so it's not exactly an effective means of security unless you also have switches that can restrict a specific MAC to a specific port.
good advice. I will look into the ARP option.
