How can I filter Mac addresses ?

anyone know where I can get buy a cheap router or device to filter
[access] mac addresses.

I need to allow a pool of mac addresses [users] through to the gateway.
and block any other mac's.
Im using fixed ip and a DHCP pool on the network.

I know its possible with a Linux machine but I need something more admin
friendly such as a web interface on a router.

I havent found an easy way using a PC and windows, but windows is not
reliable.

We do have Cisco switches which I find too complicated to set up a mac
filter system. There also in the wrong path.


Thanks for any replies

Jim wrote:
> How can I filter Mac addresses ?
>
> anyone know where I can get buy a cheap router or device to filter
> [access] mac addresses.
>
> I need to allow a pool of mac addresses [users] through to the gateway.
> and block any other mac's.
> Im using fixed ip and a DHCP pool on the network.

This is not an answer to your question. But you do know that mac
adresses are very easily spoofed?

- Just a thought, if you're planning to setup a secure network..

Depends on how cheap. A variety of the SOHO products out there allow
MAC filtering, usually in their advanced settings. If I remember
correctly, my LinkSys does (at work, so can't check for sure). It
provides a web interface and is pretty easy to administer.

Actually, I disagree. I think Windows can be reliable -- it's all in
the administration.

-matt