How to block web access to one PC but allow the rest using Linksys Router?

[Dave_7]

I'd like to know if there are features in a Linksys router that I can use to block internet access to one computer on the network, while allowing it for the rest (4 others).

I have a hub.

So plenty of jacks.

Should I make the denied PC have a static IP and allow the rest to use DHCP? Can I block web access to one specific IP that way?


HELP!



Dave.

[ribitch]

does the system require networrk access? If not, simply unlug it.

What model router is it?

[chadlnc]

On mine you can filter by MAC address. Open the admin page, click advanced, then click the filters tab. If you see a button that says "Private MAC Filter", you're good to go. Just enter the MAC address for the computer you want to block.

[Joshua]

I'll give you an easier one. Give him a static IP address and don't put the Gateway address in his config. That is what points him to the router to go to the internet.

I have this setup and a small business I service to keep a few specific machines off the web and it works like a charm.

[Windsor]

Originally posted by DarkFury

Also, since it is a "Web Safe" router, it has a rudamentary "word filter" that prevents it from going to certain "questionable sites"

Whooooa...didn't think I would see the day...


But back to the topic at hand, I would go with SnotRocket's idea with the no-Gateway address trick. Its easily reversible, too.

[Dave_7]

Excellent... thanks all!



Dave.