dreamworks
--== babyface ==--
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- 19 Jan 2003
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Need some help and advise if possible. I have a network which comprise of 20 workstations and 1 Server. The 20 workstations are divided to 10 PCs running on Windows 98 SE and 10 Apple Macintosh running on OS 9.x. Server was installed with Windows 2K Server edition.
All PCs are hooked onto a switch and the Win2K acts as an internet gateway with a proxy service installed. The problem here is that under company rules and regulations, some of the PCs and Macs are not allowed to access the Internet at all. Thus I have set on the server to deny access using IP address of these workstations that are not allowed to use the Internet. Windows 98 SE is fairly simple and has no problem from the users. However the problem comes from the Mac users. They are able to change their designated IP address and thus bypassing the rule set on the server and would still be able to surf the Internet without much problem.
I have figured the best way to disable them is by using a software that could allow and deny access to the server using the criteria of MAC address rather than IP address. However, I have yet to come across such softwares.
Would be greatful .. very greatful if anyone could give me some idea on where to get such a program or any other advise to stopping these MAC machines from accessing the Internet.
For additional information, I have locked the TCP/IP configuration on these MAC machines and set password for it but the users are still able to open it or break it without much hassle. I cannot upgrade the OS 9.x to OS X that provides much better security as these MAC machines are not under the company's fixed asset but rather loan units from our associates.
Thank you ... :happy:
Need some help and advise if possible. I have a network which comprise of 20 workstations and 1 Server. The 20 workstations are divided to 10 PCs running on Windows 98 SE and 10 Apple Macintosh running on OS 9.x. Server was installed with Windows 2K Server edition.
All PCs are hooked onto a switch and the Win2K acts as an internet gateway with a proxy service installed. The problem here is that under company rules and regulations, some of the PCs and Macs are not allowed to access the Internet at all. Thus I have set on the server to deny access using IP address of these workstations that are not allowed to use the Internet. Windows 98 SE is fairly simple and has no problem from the users. However the problem comes from the Mac users. They are able to change their designated IP address and thus bypassing the rule set on the server and would still be able to surf the Internet without much problem.
I have figured the best way to disable them is by using a software that could allow and deny access to the server using the criteria of MAC address rather than IP address. However, I have yet to come across such softwares.
Would be greatful .. very greatful if anyone could give me some idea on where to get such a program or any other advise to stopping these MAC machines from accessing the Internet.
For additional information, I have locked the TCP/IP configuration on these MAC machines and set password for it but the users are still able to open it or break it without much hassle. I cannot upgrade the OS 9.x to OS X that provides much better security as these MAC machines are not under the company's fixed asset but rather loan units from our associates.
Thank you ... :happy: