Limiting Device Access on Network with Unifi WAPs
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Hi All - hoping some tech guru's can help me out.
I have two Ubiquiti Access Points (AC Lites) in our house that are wired back to a network switch under the stairs which gets it's connection from a BT router. The AC Lites are registered as standalone devices via the Unifi Network app on my phone, both with the same SSID as the BT router. All work well and wifi coverage around the house is great. I also have several wired connections (home office etc) running off the switch.
In the app I can click on each access point and see the connected clients/devices.
What i really want to be able to do is limit devices to only connect between certain times. e.g. I need to stop my son getting up at 5am to play fifa on his ipad and limit the other sons ipad viewing etc.
Any easy way i can achieve this using the Unifi software?
I have two Ubiquiti Access Points (AC Lites) in our house that are wired back to a network switch under the stairs which gets it's connection from a BT router. The AC Lites are registered as standalone devices via the Unifi Network app on my phone, both with the same SSID as the BT router. All work well and wifi coverage around the house is great. I also have several wired connections (home office etc) running off the switch.
In the app I can click on each access point and see the connected clients/devices.
What i really want to be able to do is limit devices to only connect between certain times. e.g. I need to stop my son getting up at 5am to play fifa on his ipad and limit the other sons ipad viewing etc.
Any easy way i can achieve this using the Unifi software?
That is generally a function controlled by the modem/fw/router/switch/accesspoint ‘hub/box’ not the ap’s themselves.
In your case as your already invested in the unifi platform I’d consider a unifi device such as the UDM or new dream router, if you are using a fttc prouduct you’d need a external modem but if you search bt fttc modem on eBay there are bunches of them for £15-20.
There are a number of YouTube vids out there around the settings etc it might be worth looking into the process as iirc it wasn’t just a couple of click boxes to set up, though this may have changed.
If you want a cheaper solution, then you need to look for a modem/fw/router/switch/accesspoint ‘hub/box’ that has the parental controls you’re looking for.
In your case as your already invested in the unifi platform I’d consider a unifi device such as the UDM or new dream router, if you are using a fttc prouduct you’d need a external modem but if you search bt fttc modem on eBay there are bunches of them for £15-20.
There are a number of YouTube vids out there around the settings etc it might be worth looking into the process as iirc it wasn’t just a couple of click boxes to set up, though this may have changed.
If you want a cheaper solution, then you need to look for a modem/fw/router/switch/accesspoint ‘hub/box’ that has the parental controls you’re looking for.
I've done exactly this, although I have a 'full' Ubiquiti setup including security gateway, switches, etc. I'm also running the Unifi controller software on an Ubuntu server, not from the App.
However, I've done it by creating a second SSID for the kids to use, and setting the WiFi Scheduling option for the kids WiFi. I haven't found a way to do it at individual device level though.
However, I've done it by creating a second SSID for the kids to use, and setting the WiFi Scheduling option for the kids WiFi. I haven't found a way to do it at individual device level though.
Magnum 475 said:
I've done exactly this, although I have a 'full' Ubiquiti setup including security gateway, switches, etc. I'm also running the Unifi controller software on an Ubuntu server, not from the App.
However, I've done it by creating a second SSID for the kids to use, and setting the WiFi Scheduling option for the kids WiFi. I haven't found a way to do it at individual device level though.
This is what I did too, Drawback is you do need the Unifi controller to be running permanently so it can turn the SSID on and off per your schedule, which requires either buying more Unifi product, or doing some IT geekery to run the controller on your own server,However, I've done it by creating a second SSID for the kids to use, and setting the WiFi Scheduling option for the kids WiFi. I haven't found a way to do it at individual device level though.
outnumbered said:
Magnum 475 said:
I've done exactly this, although I have a 'full' Ubiquiti setup including security gateway, switches, etc. I'm also running the Unifi controller software on an Ubuntu server, not from the App.
However, I've done it by creating a second SSID for the kids to use, and setting the WiFi Scheduling option for the kids WiFi. I haven't found a way to do it at individual device level though.
This is what I did too, Drawback is you do need the Unifi controller to be running permanently so it can turn the SSID on and off per your schedule, which requires either buying more Unifi product, or doing some IT geekery to run the controller on your own server,However, I've done it by creating a second SSID for the kids to use, and setting the WiFi Scheduling option for the kids WiFi. I haven't found a way to do it at individual device level though.
Edited by Magnum 475 on Friday 4th November 09:33
outnumbered said:
Magnum 475 said:
I've done exactly this, although I have a 'full' Ubiquiti setup including security gateway, switches, etc. I'm also running the Unifi controller software on an Ubuntu server, not from the App.
However, I've done it by creating a second SSID for the kids to use, and setting the WiFi Scheduling option for the kids WiFi. I haven't found a way to do it at individual device level though.
This is what I did too, Drawback is you do need the Unifi controller to be running permanently so it can turn the SSID on and off per your schedule, which requires either buying more Unifi product, or doing some IT geekery to run the controller on your own server,However, I've done it by creating a second SSID for the kids to use, and setting the WiFi Scheduling option for the kids WiFi. I haven't found a way to do it at individual device level though.
Edited by Magnum 475 on Friday 4th November 09:47
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