Feature Request: Block or allow individual devices based on time schedule

Netgear SUCKS.  Period.  Make it easier on yourself and get Synology, Linksys or Asus.  You'll be thankful later. 

Nighthawk doesn't allow blocking individual devices on schedule

for example I want to have internet until 10pm, but cutoff internet to kids devices at 8PM

you either have to manually block device forever, and then manually unblock it

or

cut off internet on schedule to all devices at once

Neither option is ideal

I haven't read all the posts, has this been already resolved?

Late to the party on this topic - just found the need to schedule my son's PS4 each school night to block it's internet access and ran across this thread.

Agreed I've been somewhat disappointed wth the R8500 over the time I've had it - mainly with signal strength, FW update robustness, OpenVPN support timeliness, FW support PERIOD!, etc...

So, I haven't tested this yet - but the way I'm trying to fx this issue (scheduled device blocking by MAC):

* Map a static IP to the device (by MAC) you want to 'block'

* Set up a service block definition for that IP address

* Set up a schedule for activating the service block

1) ADVANCED SETUP -> LAN SETUP ->

    - Add Reservation (at bottom) for the current IP address of the device you want to schedule (PS4 for me)

2) ADVANCED SETUP -> BLOCK SERVICES ->

    - Choose 'Per Schedule' and then '+Add' at the bottom

    - Choose ALL for 'Service Type', then 'Only This IP Address' and put in the IP address you reserved then 'ADD' at the top

3) ADVANCED SETUP -> SCHEDULE ->

    - Choose the days you want the blocking to occur

    - Uncheck the 'All Day' box and set the times that you want the blocking to occur

We'll see what happens - and although you can create multiple IP->MAC servce block filters, you can only create1schedule for all of those. Still half a** if it works.

I looked up the IP address of every single device on my network and named each and every one accordingly so I can see which phones and tablets are who’s, and just came back to the app to turn off my daughters WiFi, and all of the device names are back to the original codes and I can’t tell which ones are hers now.  This took like 3 hours to label all of these devices and it’s all gone!  Can anyone please tell me how to permanently change the device name for longer than one app session??

The parking of the car was a nice touch however a 12 ga shot gun would have been faster it will leave a big hole behind for all too remember.

It could have been a modern art piece who knows. I seen people use tnt before on some old youtube videos no signs the item ever was there just a big hole. One way to feel better.

Well though a wonderful idea Face_De_Ace.  I replaced my Netgear with Lynksys which kept dropping connection with the Nighthawk, even had the Spectrum supplied Sagecom for a minute, and don't want to buy yet another router.  I just want Netgear to step up from the stoneage and get the Genie up updated with the times!  not a fan of the OpenDNS interface either. :)

I fixed this problem myself. It was actually really really easy. Simple 10 step recovery/rediscovery process.

Step1: Disconnect power and all cabling from the netgear router

Step2: Remove the router from the desk, wall, table, wherever you have it placed

Step3: Put on your shoes, jacket, etc and get your car keys

Step4: Place the netgear router under the rear wheel of the car

Step5: Get into the car and drive to your nearest preferred computer/electronics store

Step6: Purchase a DLINK router. I purchased the 880L

Step7: Return home, ensuring to park where the netgear router is directly under a tire. (Park that way, repeatedly, for the next 5 days before cleaning it up and tossing it in the recycle bin)

Step8: Place your new DLINK router and connect cabling, turn it on.

Step9: Configure your new DLINK router, complete with individual device MAC based scheduling and access controls

Step10: Goto opendns.com and setup your account (FREE) for world class constantly updated web content access control. Set the DNS server settings in your DLINK router to 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220

Results;  a rock solid router that has individual device (MAC based) access controls, multiple device access scheduled, and solid dependable content access controls (opendns) 

That's it. Easy.

PS:  If you want to look into the features of any of dlink's devices, a really helpful tool is their online emulators.  By selecting the device of interest and running the emulator, you can quickly see what is included and what is not on each device - so as to select the best device for your needs.  The emulators are found under the support page(s) for the device of interest.

The timing on device schedule for blocking certain devices needs to happen it's been 3 years why hasn't this happened yet

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buckeyestargaze wrote:

I have an R7500 Nighthawk router that works beautifully.  But one feature I miss is the ability to block individual devices based on a time schedule.  There is a feature to block ALL devices on a time schedule, but not individual devices.  Please consider adding that feature.  

 

For example, I want to block my 2 kids Ipods between 9pm and 7am on school nights, and 10pm and 7am on weekends, and allow all other devices.  Unless I'm missing something, this is not currently possible

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