How to block internet access?? Please!

[stlpete77]

In short: I need to know how I can block somebody from connecting to my uverse internet with their laptop.

I have given this person the internet access code and I dont care if they use my internet, its just when I want to play games online with my PS3 and they are online using their computer, I experience terrible lag which makes it impossible to play games online. This person doesn't seem to care if they are eating up my bandwidth so I need to block them.

What I want to do is only block them from connecting when I need to. I need the ability to grant and deny them access to the network at will. For example: I want them to be able to use the internet whenver I am not home and Im at work. But, if they are online when I want to play a game, I need to be able to cut them off.

My uverse modem model number found on the front of the modem is: 3801HGV

Please, give me suggestions. I read somewhere about blocking a MAC address but I dont know where to go to do that nor do I know their "MAC address".

[stlpete77]

Hurry!! LOL, shes home and i need to block her haha.. but seriously..

[stlpete77]

Can somebody help me? PLEASE?

[jfw ACE - Czar]

Sure, since you're kind enough to give this person free access ask if they could be kind enough not to use their computer while you're playing the PS3, if they don't cooperate then change the access code.

[stlpete77]

ok ur no help.

[stlpete77]

Can anybody offer a solution to my question? I dont need some smart remarks, just a solution. Please read my question before posting.

[aviewer ACE - Wizard]

stlpete77 - The password is the key to grant deny.

They know the password & have access.

When you want to block access you change the password to a different (unknown to them) password.

When you are done you change the password back to the one they know.

[fearlessuser]

Apart from doing what aviewer said, the uverse equipment has no way to do what you're trying to do

[skeeterintexas]

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stlpete77 wrote:
Can anybody offer a solution to my question? I dont need some smart remarks, just a solution. Please read my question before posting.

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What was the question? 

[stlpete77]

Cant do nothing with the computer's "MAC address" then?

[stlpete77]

im trying to be incognito about it. like i said, i want her to be able to access the internet, just not when i need to use it.

[SomeJoe7777 ACE - Geek]

Again, you're asking for a solution that doesn't exist.  The U-Verse RG does not support MAC address filtering.

You have several choices:

1. Communicate and cooperate with the other individual.
2. Revoke access for the other individual permanently by changing the wireless key.
3. Install your own router in a DMZPlus configuration that supports MAC address filtering.

[stlpete77]

Thanks SomeJoe. Just needed to know U-verse doesnt support that. Appreciate it sir

[stlpete77]

Hey aviewer (or anybody who can answer), how can I change my password?

[texasguy37 ACE - Champion]

Password for gateway:  http://192.168.1.254/xslt?PAGE=C_0_1

Wireless network key:  http://192.168.1.254/xslt?PAGE=C_2_1

[stlpete77]

Thanks texasguy.

[RCSMG ACE - Master]

For future reference you can also call TS and have the password changed.  I've done it a few times.

[stlpete77]

I dont call ATT for anything anymore. Online support is the ONLY way to go.

[stlpete77]

Oh and BTW, totally possible to block individual devices from accessing internet from an att uverse modem.. Dont know what the other guy was talking about but using those links texasguy provided I was able to do just that. solved my little problem.