How to block JUST outgoing traffic from device?

Question

The device manager allows me to block all traffic on a device. I want to just disable all outgoing traffic, not incoming traffic. Where is the option for this? Thanks.

microchip8 · Answer

Not supported by stock firmware

malevich54 · Answer

That appears to be the case. Is there any way to just block outgoing traffic from a specific device, or am I SOL here?&nbsp;

antinode · Answer

&gt; [...] block outgoing traffic from a specific device, [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number, and lookfor Documentation.&nbsp; Get the User Manual.&nbsp; Read.&nbsp; Look for "Block aService or Application From Accessing the Internet".&nbsp; Does somecombination of Block Services, all ports, Only This IP Address, and soon do what you want?&nbsp; You'd need to use something like AddressReservation to fix the IP address of the target device.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It might help if you described the actual problem which you aretrying to solve.

malevich54 · Answer

I have a device that automatically sends info to a server. I want to continue to get updates to the device (incoming traffic) but prevent it from sending out data (outgoing traffic). I want to do this all with the router.I don't know how to block outgoing traffic only. I read the manual.&nbsp;

antinode · Answer

&gt; I have a device [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for the details.&nbsp;&gt; I don't know how to block outgoing traffic only. I read the manual.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Read the previous post again?&nbsp; Start at "Look for".

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How to block JUST outgoing traffic from device?

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