MAC: MAC Address Confusion!

[securespark]

Hi guys!

Am looking at setting my router to limiting access to certain devices.

The PC's and laptops are easily identifiable having been set up by name.

But the android devices are just a list of numbers: how best do I identify which device is which?

If it matters, two are running 4.4.4 KK and one 4.2.2 JB and one 4.3 JB.

Cheers!

SS

 

[AlanE]

Normally listed in 'settings' > 'About' device.

Otherwise switch one device off and look for the other on your router.

Knowing which router might help.

 

[Monkeh]

If you're looking to use MAC filtering to prevent other devices connecting, be aware that bypassing it takes all of ten seconds. It is in no way useful as a security device.

 

[securespark]

Cheers guys.

No Monkeh, just to prevent the kids accessing the internet.

Alan: Can't find it in "About Phone/Tablet"...

Switched devices on and off, it doesn't seem to have any effect.

It's a Technicolor TG582n
1.2 Software Release 10.2.5.2.FO

 

[Monkeh]

There should be a section titled 'Status' which contains the MAC address.

 

[securespark]

Thanks, Monkeh.

Have found the MAC address of the tablet for now, but I cannot find it on the system.

Further, I can find other android devices on the system I do not recognise, some under the WiFi, and some under Ethernet.

Why would android devices show up under Ethernet, when they are all connected via WiFi?

Should I clear out and delete all devices I do not recognise?

 

[jockscott]

Go into Wireless settings and change the wifi password. Don't tell the kids what you have changed it to. Their devices won't then connect. (assuming you have password protected the wifi)

 

[securespark]

Thought of that but it's not ideal as there are devices on the wired network that need controlling too.

 

[xr4x4]

Turn off dhcp and just use a static ip address and subnet mask, no router ip or DNS.

Won't beable to access internet then but will still be on the network.

 

[securespark]

Thanks for the suggestions so far guys!