limit internet access of winxp client

[markkal123]

the host machine runs winxp pro. the client winxp pro. i would like to limit the internet access of the client yet maintain specific shares with other machines on the lan. any thoughts?

thanks so much.

mark

[Peter_vm · Accepted solution]

Put them on host only segment connected to LAN via router/firewall (virtual).

[markkal123]

thank you for your answer. it sounds easy. i am not quite sure how to affect your recomendation though. would you dare post a bit more info please. sorry i am a bit new at this.

by the way, i understand how to limit access of a physical machine on the lan to the internet by stipulating mac address filters in my router set up. however not certain how to do the same with a virtual machine; or once again doing as you suggest.

[Peter_vm]

thank you for your answer. it sounds easy. i am not quite sure how to affect your recomendation though. would you dare post a bit more info please. sorry i am a bit new at this.

by the way, i understand how to limit access of a physical machine on the lan to the internet by stipulating mac address filters in my router set up. however not certain how to do the same with a virtual machine; or once again doing as you suggest.

I was not aware of your environment (ability to manage router with MAC filter list). That might be easier in your case. To find out guest's MAC address, use "IPCONFIG /ALL" in Windows and "ifconfig -a " in Linux. Then allow access only to specified MACs.