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tivotron's avatar
tivotron
Aspirant
Feb 01, 2022

Playstation 4 not blocked

Long time reader, first time poster.  Thank you in advance.

Trying to pause internet connection to son's PS4. 

I see the device in the Orbi device list, MAC address matches what I see on the device settings.

I click pause and it shows the device (PS4) is paused.

Still able to access the Internet.  :smileyfrustrated:

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User

    Are you using Orbi app to select the PS console? 

    Do you have a IP address Reservation set up for this device ON the router? 

    Is access controls enabled on the RBR? 

    • tivotron's avatar
      tivotron
      Aspirant

      First of all --- thank you!  Really love when a community comes together to help.

       

      Answers to your questions (and more questions):

       


      FURRYe38 wrote:

      Are you using Orbi app to select the PS console? 

       

      Yes, Orbi app on my phone.  I am able to successfully turn off the Internet to other wired & wireless devices on my home network.

       

      Do you have a IP address Reservation set up for this device ON the router? 

       

      I do not.  

       

      Is access controls enabled on the RBR?

       

      Where would I check this?  I am able to block other devices. 


       

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User

        tivotron wrote:

        Are you using Orbi app to select the PS console? 

         

        Yes, Orbi app on my phone.  I am able to successfully turn off the Internet to other wired & wireless devices on my home network.

        So the PS4 is the only one not being blocked when you disable internet for it while all other devices seem to be blocked for them correct? 

         

        Do you have a IP address Reservation set up for this device ON the router? 

         

        I do not.  Something to try. Under Advanced Tab/Setup/LAN Setup.

         

        Is access controls enabled on the RBR?

         

        Where would I check this?  I am able to block other devices. 

        Under Advanced Tab/Advanced/Security/Access Controls or Advanced Tab/Security/Access Controls I believe.