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Airport Extreme guest network: any way to block SMTP or other ports? - decay - 10-17-2014
Client has an Apple APEX, not the tower-style, but a previous gen, likely 5th.
He set up a guest wifi network for his daughter's friends to use. They use PC laptops.
Can it be configured to block outgoing SMTP in case one of them has malware that is sending SPAM?
Not looking for the PC solution - just if APEX guest network can be configured to block services/ports.
None of my research so far has shown that this can be done. I'd like to be wrong.
Thanks!
Re: Airport Extreme guest network: any way to block SMTP or other ports? - kj4btkljv - 10-17-2014
Doesn't look like the Airport Extreme can be set to block ANY outgoing ports, like you said.
So, get rid of the Airport Extreme and get a router that has the port blocking options, and has support for a guest network.
This one might work, but I'd check with the manufacturer first:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704206
Jeff
Re: Airport Extreme guest network: any way to block SMTP or other ports? - DRR - 10-17-2014
PC laptops? Tell your daughter to get new friends.
Re: Airport Extreme guest network: any way to block SMTP or other ports? - decay - 10-17-2014
DRR wrote:
PC laptops? Tell your daughter to get new friends.
haha. not my daughter. client's daughter, and he pays us.
not telling him that.
Re: Airport Extreme guest network: any way to block SMTP or other ports? - silvarios - 10-17-2014
DRR wrote:
PC laptops? Tell your daughter to get new friends.
Yeah, that solves the problem in the most efficient manner possible.
Really nice routers out there for $150 and less. One might do what decay wants. I don't run guest networks anymore, sorry I can't be more specific.
Re: Airport Extreme guest network: any way to block SMTP or other ports? - decay - 10-17-2014
Maybe a 2nd non-Apple router.
I'm not certain he wants to purchase more equipment, but he might not be against it, either.
Re: Airport Extreme guest network: any way to block SMTP or other ports? - DRR - 10-17-2014
decay wrote:
Maybe a 2nd non-Apple router.
I'm not certain he wants to purchase more equipment, but he might not be against it, either.
Routers are so cheap these days, if this is a real concern, I can't imagine a $20 router being an obstacle. I bet you could even buy an older Linksys Router and add DD-WRT onto it and that should give you the functionality you need. A second router is a good idea, it's probably easier to set up and administer without messing up anything else on the network.
Re: Airport Extreme guest network: any way to block SMTP or other ports? - silvarios - 10-19-2014
DRR wrote:
[quote=decay]
Maybe a 2nd non-Apple router.
I'm not certain he wants to purchase more equipment, but he might not be against it, either.
Routers are so cheap these days, if this is a real concern, I can't imagine a $20 router being an obstacle. I bet you could even buy an older Linksys Router and add DD-WRT onto it and that should give you the functionality you need. A second router is a good idea, it's probably easier to set up and administer without messing up anything else on the network.
Shoot if all decay needs is a WRT54G with third party firmware compatibility, I've got three here. He should shoot me a PM. I've been considered pairing down my collection of 8 routers!!! Didn't know if there was a market, thought about $10 plus shipping, but you never know.