Block Ethernet Connections
I have Deco AX5000. I want to disable ethernet (wired connections) for security and parental control reasons. How can I do that?
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Hey @Kofana,
I do not believe there are any settings that would allow you to disable ethernet ports on your nodes. You would need to configure something like this through a switch connected to your Deco network.
What you would likely be looking for is the features just now be adding to specific Deco models that allow for you to create device whitelists with Access Control settings. The features are still rolling out so keep an eye out for any firmware updates to your model. These settings would allow you to control what devices could use the ethernet connection, rather than disabling the ports entirely.
Here is the overview of the settings that come with the latest update: https://community.tp-link.com/us/home/forum/topic/621608?sortDir=ASC&page=1
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@Riley_S , unless I'm misunderstanding, that is incorrect. I block my son's PC all the time. Through the Deco app I am able to block specific MAC addresses. The only catch is that the client must have connected at least once so that the Deco mesh is aware of the address. Once aware, you can block it.
In the Deco app:
- On the opening screen, click on "Online Clients"
- Scroll to find the device, either by the host's name or MAC addr
- Click "Block"
- A confirmation will popup, click "Block" again.
I'm doing this is AP mode. None of my Decos run in router mode. So it's not a firewall type of block, it's a radio block.
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You are correct, It is possible to be done that way. Normally, blocking ethernet connections refers to entirely shutting down a specific ethernet port on a router - you would always be able to block a specific client using a MAC Address
However, there are a few things that can be done as a workaround on the PC. Since the block is only done via a MAC address, it is possible for the MAC address of the PC to be spoofed via a privacy tool, or the connection could be changed to a wireless connection as I believe a wireless adapter will provide its own MAC address.
But yes, you are correct in that a wired device can be blocked via its MAC address.
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@Riley_S my bad, I glossed over the "wired" comment the OP made. WiFi MAC can also be spoofed.
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@Riley_S What about assiging an Ethernet port to IPTV? Would that not prevent it from being used to access Internet?
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