Setting up network equipment sometimes requires configuring gateways yourself. To disconnect a specific device from the network, the easiest way is to turn off the gateway through which it is connected to the Internet.
Necessary
network cable
Instructions
Step 1
Open the settings menu of your router. To do this, launch an Internet browser on any computer connected to your network equipment. Enter the IP address of the router and press the Enter key. Enter the username and password values to access the settings of the network device.
Step 2
If you need to completely disconnect all network computers, then disconnect the router from the Internet. To do this, go to the Status menu. Find the status of your Internet connection and click the Disable button.
Step 3
If you need to disconnect specific devices from the Internet or the network, then open the additional options menu. Navigate to Route Table. Select the desired local port and delete all routes for it. Typically this method allows you to reset your static route settings. If the DHCP function is active, then computers will be able to access the Internet.
Step 4
If you are using an ASUS router, open the “Status” menu. Find a network diagram and a list of devices connected to the router.
Step 5
Now select the required computer (laptop) and set the Disable parameter for it. This method of disabling the gateway is recommended if computers are connected to the router through network hubs. Those. Several PCs are connected to one LAN port of the router.
Step 6
If the computer for which you want to disable the gateway is connected to the LAN port directly, then simply physically disconnect this connection by pulling out the required network cable.
Step 7
To disconnect a specific computer from the network for a long time, enter the MAC address of its network card in the routing table. Set this MAC address to Disable. Reboot the router to apply the settings changes.
