Linksys Wifi Router, how do I block MAC/IP addresses?

[dannytam]

Dear Anandtech members,

I was wondering if there was any accessible method inside the browser control panel of the router (192.168.1.1) that I can snoop who is accessing my network, and if possible, block his mac/ip addresses.

There are numerous reasons why I want to keep my network unsecured and I actually welcome any neighbours who are in need of a connection to use mine, but it seems like somebody may be doing some big downloading, and my entire connection is getting congested.

Is there any method of blocking his mac address or ip address through the panel? I have enabled the incoming/outcoming Log's, but haven't found that to be very helpful in regards to what I want to do. If I cannot do this well enough in the control panel, is there a recommended application that people use to do exactly what I desire?



Cheers,
Danny

 

[JackMDS]

Welcome to AT Netwrok Forum.

I Do not know what model you have.

In the WRT54Gv6 it is on page 48 of the pdf Use Guide.

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellit...ownloadSearch&sp_prodsku=1149562300349

 

[dannytam]

Hello Jack,

I'm running the WRT45GL router. I always thought the CP's were universally identical in terms of features pretty much. Would it be a drastically different operation on different models in terms of IP/MAC address blocking?

Cheers

 

[JackMDS]

There are No standards in the menus structure (interface/CP) of Entry Level Network Hardware.

Actually even the terms are Not standards; each brand is busy inventing their own terminology based mainly on marketing ploy.

For good, or bad, there is a huge shift in the last 5 years in the way technology is constructed for consumers? purposes.