Topic: SME iptables missing functions?

[Doug M.]

This is really more of a question I had earlier on trying to use DHCP to limit users (my kids) internet time. In the last week I've learned more than I ever thought I would on DHCP. While finding a temporary solution here  (until the kids figure out the way around it) it's not the fix I need. It was suggested to use iptables to deny enforce time limits. Once again to the book (or google as it were). Lot's of good information. I thought I'd found my salvation in the "--mac-source" function only to find that this function is not available to the iptables running in SME? Does anyone know how to enable/add this and other missing functions?

Using this to reroute there request to a custom httpd port (81) serving them a warning page that they are not allowed on at that time.

I'm really not that experienced using linux or at networking for that matter, learning as I go. I still think this has the possiblity of being worked into a custom server manager page for; 1. controlling DHCP connections via the hardware mac address and 2. setting time limits for each connection.

[Manny]

Doug,

I am in the same boat as you are.  I have found this post on this forum:  

http://forums.contribs.org/index.php?topic=7308.msg26692#msg26692

[Charlie]

Doug M. wrote:

> I thought I'd found my salvation in the
> "--mac-source" function only to find that this function is
> not available to the iptables running in SME? Does anyone
> know how to enable/add this and other missing functions?

Some iptables arguments are only valid in combinations with others, and you need to get the order right. There's nothing wrong with SME's iptables; you just need to get your script right.

Regards

Charlie

[Doug M.]

Manny,

Thanks just want I needed.



Charlie,

Your right, operator error. Thanks.