Re: [Fwbuilder-discussion] Is there a way to block based on MAC address?

[Vadim K. <va...@vk...>]

On May 9, 2004, at 10:06 AM, Robert Warner wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have an annoying problem of a specified machine with CodeRed or 
> other MS virus/worm continually attempting access to port 80 of my 
> webserver.  I have problems with other machines out there still doing 
> this, but one machine in particular with the same MAC address is the 
> culprit most of the time.
>
> Is there a way to block based on the MAC address of this machine?
>

yes, but only if this machine is on the same network as your firewall. 
Otherwise you won't see its mac address.

Why can't you block using its IP address ?

--vk