Limit internet use based on MAC Address

Young Pretender · 07-03-2020 11:40am #1

I'm sure I'm like many parents who need to limit the kids access to the internet by adding rules based on MAC address to the router.

I have a standard Vodafone router (HG 658c) and have tried adding rules via the router, however it's not that reliable.

In short I need to limit my teenage kid's iphone use whilst they are doing homework. As they use ipads at school I want to be able to restrict their iphone access to the router from say 6pm-8pm however they'll still need access to the router to use their ipad.

In summary is there any S/W out there that will help me do this where I limit device X between a time slot based on MAC address.

Any suggestions would be great.

ED E · 07-03-2020 11:41am

Software? No. You'll have to replace the router with something 3rd party.

07-03-2020 11:45am

Young Pretender wrote: »

I'm sure I'm like many parents who need to limit the kids access to the internet by adding rules based on MAC address to the router.

I have a standard Vodafone router (HG 658c) and have tried adding rules via the router, however it's not that reliable.

In short I need to limit my teenage kid's iphone use whilst they are doing homework. As they use ipads at school I want to be able to restrict their iphone access to the router from say 6pm-8pm however they'll still need access to the router to use their ipad.

In summary is there any S/W out there that will help me do this where I limit device X between a time slot based on MAC address.

Any suggestions would be great.

Not software, but lots of routers have that exact same functionality.

srsly78 · 07-03-2020 11:50am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Not software, but lots of routers have that exact same functionality.

It will take kids all of 5 mins to change Mac addr. Good training for future career.

Damien360 · 07-03-2020 11:55am

Young Pretender wrote: »

I'm sure I'm like many parents who need to limit the kids access to the internet by adding rules based on MAC address to the router.

I have a standard Vodafone router (HG 658c) and have tried adding rules via the router, however it's not that reliable.

In short I need to limit my teenage kid's iphone use whilst they are doing homework. As they use ipads at school I want to be able to restrict their iphone access to the router from say 6pm-8pm however they'll still need access to the router to use their ipad.

In summary is there any S/W out there that will help me do this where I limit device X between a time slot based on MAC address.

Any suggestions would be great.

We use a third party router. Netgear R7000. It has a nice app that works with Apple and Android. You can block devices using the app. The drawback is if they are using a PC, it is very easy to circumvent with a MAC address change. We set up a daily schedule (very basic) with internet off during certain times of the day. The entire house is offline. That can’t be circumvented without the passwords to the router (change from default if you decide to do this).