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Old 03-18-2005, 10:51 PM   #1
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i want to block client mac address using iptables is it possible
 
Old 03-19-2005, 03:19 AM   #2
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Code:
iptables -I INPUT -m mac --mac-source XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX -j DROP
This can be combined with other options as well like --dport NN and/or -p protocol, whatever suits you.
 
Old 03-19-2005, 08:12 AM   #3
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Though, you should know its really easy to change mac addresses..

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