Wireless Security (Advanced)
Hi guys,
I am experiencing issues when trying to implement specific features on my wireless network at home, using the router (TG582n) that was sent to me.
I would like to have a MAC access control list on the router, so that I can prevent other (unauthorised) devices from connecting. However, when I register the devices I want to allow, if I turn on the "new stations are allowed (via registration)" option, a housemate's Apple devices (iPad and iPhone) cannot connect. This does not occur with an Android phone or Windows laptop.
Another setting is the broadcasting of the SSID; I would like to turn that off, but once again, only the Apple devices are unable to connect. I plan on speaking to Apple tomorrow, but I have a feeling that they will rebuff me and send me back to the ISP.
a) Are either/ both of these scenarios achievable with my current setup?
b) I am considering the purchase of a new branded router as I cannot manually add MAC addresses to the current one (they connect first and only then do I have the option of configuring/ deleting them), but will I face a similar problem when trying to connect the Apple devices?
Furthermore, I have added an Xbox 360 to the network, but I cannot add the "Xbox Live" service to it; if I attempt it from the "Devices" screen, I am presented with "failed to assign service". When I attempt it through the Toolbox menu, I amm told "port configuration of the game or application conflicts with an already assigned game". I have tried to create a new service with the ports open that Microsoft recommends, but to no avail... I see the same error messages.
Maybe this is paranoia kicking in, but I would like to add another user to the router, give it administrative priviledges, and then delete the default administrator account. But there is no option to delete users...
Finally, is there any other security measure that is worth considering other than assigning static IP addresses?
Many thanks
I am experiencing issues when trying to implement specific features on my wireless network at home, using the router (TG582n) that was sent to me.
I would like to have a MAC access control list on the router, so that I can prevent other (unauthorised) devices from connecting. However, when I register the devices I want to allow, if I turn on the "new stations are allowed (via registration)" option, a housemate's Apple devices (iPad and iPhone) cannot connect. This does not occur with an Android phone or Windows laptop.
Another setting is the broadcasting of the SSID; I would like to turn that off, but once again, only the Apple devices are unable to connect. I plan on speaking to Apple tomorrow, but I have a feeling that they will rebuff me and send me back to the ISP.
a) Are either/ both of these scenarios achievable with my current setup?
b) I am considering the purchase of a new branded router as I cannot manually add MAC addresses to the current one (they connect first and only then do I have the option of configuring/ deleting them), but will I face a similar problem when trying to connect the Apple devices?
Furthermore, I have added an Xbox 360 to the network, but I cannot add the "Xbox Live" service to it; if I attempt it from the "Devices" screen, I am presented with "failed to assign service". When I attempt it through the Toolbox menu, I amm told "port configuration of the game or application conflicts with an already assigned game". I have tried to create a new service with the ports open that Microsoft recommends, but to no avail... I see the same error messages.
Maybe this is paranoia kicking in, but I would like to add another user to the router, give it administrative priviledges, and then delete the default administrator account. But there is no option to delete users...
Finally, is there any other security measure that is worth considering other than assigning static IP addresses?
Many thanks
