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Title: Access control blocks too much
Post by: DanH on October 24, 2012, 05:44:10 PM

I have tried to setup access control by setting up a policy that restricts certain MAC addresses during a period during the day from certain websites.  I set up the website filter and a schedule and selected them for the policy.  Instead of blocking just the websites on the filter list during the time setup in the schedule, it blocks all websites all the time.
I made sure that I setup the policy to 'block some access' NOT 'block all access'.
The only thing that seems to work is that only the computers with the MAC address selected are effected.

Title: Re: Access control blocks too much
Post by: FurryNutz on October 25, 2012, 01:58:08 PM

Instead of using MAC addresses, can you use the IP address instead? I might start with 1 device to test to see if you can configure the control and get it working. I would do a factory reset on the router and configure it from scratch. Remember to reserve the IP address for ALL devices first, then configure Schedules, then Access Control.

Title: Re: Access control blocks too much
Post by: wish2bflying on October 25, 2012, 10:49:28 PM

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reserve the IP address for ALL devices first

Sorry to sound like a noob, but what do you mean by this?

Title: Re: Access control blocks too much
Post by: FurryNutz on October 26, 2012, 10:54:34 AM

Setup DHCP reserved IP addresses for all devices ON the router. Setup/Networking

This ensures each devices gets its own IP address when turned on and connected, eliminates IP address conflicts and helps in troubleshooting.