Which devices can I control with AccessPatrol?

Which devices can I control with AccessPatrol?

AccessPatrol allows you to control the following external devices on your users computers.
Device ClassDevicesAccess Permissions
Storage DevicesUSBFull / Read only / No access

DVD /CDFull / Read only / No access

FloppyFull / Read only / No access

TapeFull / Read only / No access

External Hard driveFull / Read only / No access

FirewireFull / Read only / No access

SD CardFull / Read only / No access

MM CardFull / Read only / No access
Wireless DevicesBluetoothFull / Audio Only/ No access

InfraredFull / No access

WifiFull / No access
Human Interface Devices (USB)
Keyboard and Mouse
Full / No access

Other HID
Full / No access
Communication PortsSerial Full / No access

ParallelFull / No access
Imaging DevicesScannersFull / No access

Cameras, Webcams & OthersFull / No access
OthersPrintersFull / No access

USB Ethernet AdapterFull / No access

Sound CardsFull / No access

Portable Devices (iPhones, Mobiles)Full / No access

Network ShareFull / No access

Bluetooth Audio Only – Allow Bluetooth audio devices such as headphones and microphones, while blocking other Bluetooth peripherals that transfer data to and from your computers.

Note: AccessPatrols allowed list supports USBs, external hard drives, imaging devices, and portable devices.


Which devices does AccessPatrol monitor for file movements and alerts?

AccessPatrol monitors file transfers on any PC with the CurrentWare client installed. It tracks and reports file movements to and from the following device types:

  • USB storage devices

  • External hard drives (HDDs)

  • Network drives (BrowseControl required)

  • Cloud storage upload & download (BrowseControl required)



How do I block external devices on my user’s computers?

Please refer to our KB on this HERE.


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