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Dynamically Block or Unblock a user’s MAC Address
Hi:
I would like to be able to dynamically (i) block a specific user's machine (MAC address) from being able to access the internet via a Gate Keeper Machine (GKM) and (ii) allow them through again. Also, while this action is being done, I would like that there would be no disruption to the other users that are currently surfing (e.g watching Youtube; Sending and receiving e-mail, etc.).
My two Questions are:
(I) What is the technical name or classification of this system? So that I would know in future.
(ii) Most importantly: What are the applications etc. that I would I need to setup this system (GKM)?
GKM Details:
CentOS 5.5 with 1GB of RAM, two (2) x NICs(One for the users (LAN Switch), and the next for an ADSL router) , AMD Athlon II X2 250 Regor 3.0 GHz Dual-Core CPU; Hard Drive Space: 200GB
My Abilities:
New to setting up a router; squid; iptables; GKM.
Can program in Java and Perl, but prefer Java; working knowledge of MySQL.
Note: Since I am new to this area, I may need some help with the configuration of the recommended solution when I am stumped.
I would like to be able to dynamically (i) block a specific user's machine (MAC address) from being able to access the internet via a Gate Keeper Machine (GKM) and (ii) allow them through again. Also, while this action is being done, I would like that there would be no disruption to the other users that are currently surfing (e.g watching Youtube; Sending and receiving e-mail, etc.).
My two Questions are:
(I) What is the technical name or classification of this system? So that I would know in future.
(ii) Most importantly: What are the applications etc. that I would I need to setup this system (GKM)?
GKM Details:
CentOS 5.5 with 1GB of RAM, two (2) x NICs(One for the users (LAN Switch), and the next for an ADSL router) , AMD Athlon II X2 250 Regor 3.0 GHz Dual-Core CPU; Hard Drive Space: 200GB
My Abilities:
New to setting up a router; squid; iptables; GKM.
Can program in Java and Perl, but prefer Java; working knowledge of MySQL.
Note: Since I am new to this area, I may need some help with the configuration of the recommended solution when I am stumped.
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1. Yes, this method immediately block's a user
2. No restart of any service is necessary. Command is effective imediately.
3. Other users will not notice any change
2. No restart of any service is necessary. Command is effective imediately.
3. Other users will not notice any change
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ASKER
(i) Would this method immediately block or unblock a user?
(ii) Would I have to restart a service or reboot the system?
(iii) Would it allow for the non disruption of the other users?