Note: Misconfiguration of this feature can prevent any machine from accessing the network. In such a situation, you can regain access by activating the factory defaults button on the router itself.
Filter Settings
Mode
When "only allow listed machines" is selected, only computers with MAC addresses listed in the MAC Address List are granted network access. When "only deny listed machines" is selected, any computer with a MAC address listed in the MAC Address List is refused access to the network.
Filter Wireless Clients
When this is selected, the MAC address filters will be applied to wireless network clients.
Filter Wired Clients
When this is selected, the MAC address filters will be applied to wired network clients.
Add/Edit MAC Address
In this section, you can add entries to the MAC Address List below, or edit existing entries.
Enable
MAC address entries can be activated or deactivated with this checkbox.
MAC Address
Enter the MAC address of the desired computer or connect to the router from the desired computer and click the Copy your PC’s MAC Address button.
Save
Saves the new or edited MAC Address entry in the following list. When finished updating the MAC Address List, you must still click the Save Settings button at the top of the page to make the changes effective and permanent.
MAC Address List
The section lists the current MAC Address filters. A MAC Address entry can be changed by clicking the Edit icon, or deleted by clicking the Delete icon. When you click the Edit icon, the item is highlighted, and the "Edit MAC Address" section is activated for editing.
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