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3.Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen; it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and letters.

The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering.

Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address.

The example in Figure E-3 shows the Ethernet adapter’s IP address as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different.

Figure E-3: MAC Address/Physical Address

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The MAC Address Clone screen is located on the Setup tab.

MAC Clone Service. To enable the function so you can clone a MAC address, select Enable from the drop-down list.

For MAC address cloning, enter the 12-digit MAC address in the MAC Address fields provided, two digits per field.

Figure E-4: MAC Address Clone

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Contents Wireless- B Word definition Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix ATroubleshooting Appendix B Wireless SecurityAppendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Broadband Router’s Back Panel List of Figures26 Applications and Gaming UPnP Forwarding Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Broadband Router Roaming Network TopologyNetwork Layout Back Panel Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband RouterFront Panel Wireless-BHardware Installation Connecting the Wireless-B Broadband RouterOverview Configuring the Wireless-B Broadband RouterInternet Setup Setup Tab Basic SetupPPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Required by some ISPs Wireless-B Broadband Router 10 Setup Tab MAC Address Clone Setup Tab MAC Address Clone11 Setup Tab Advanced Routing Setup Tab Advanced Routing13 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings Wireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings14 WPA Pre-Shared Key Wireless Tab Wireless Security17 Wireless Tab WEP 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access Wireless Tab Wireless Network AccessPreamble type, Long Preambledefault or Short Preamble Wireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings21 Security Tab Filter Security Tab Filter23 Security Tab VPN Passthrough Security Tab VPN Passthrough24 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingApplications and Gaming Tab UPnP Forwarding Applications and Gaming Tab Port TriggeringApplications and Gaming Tab DMZ Administration Tab Management29 Backup & Restore Administration Tab LogAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade 33 Administration Tab Factory Defaults Administration Tab Factory DefaultsBy the Router Status Tab Router35 Status Tab Local Network Status Tab Local NetworkAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Want to test my Internet connection Wireless-B Broadband Router TCP UDP Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work VPN IpsecTo start over, I need to set the Router to factory default Need to upgrade the firmwareFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Power LED keeps flashing Frequently Asked QuestionsWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?Does the Router support ICQ send file? What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What are the advanced features of the Router? What is DMZ Hosting?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is Spread Spectrum?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my network How do I resolve issues with signal loss?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Figure C-1 Upgrade FirmwareTCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpWindows 2000 or XP Instructions Windows 98 or Me InstructionsFigure E-3 MAC Address/Physical Address For the Router’s Web-based UtilityAppendix F Glossary Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix G Specifications Appendix H Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix I Regulatory InformationWireless-B Broadband Router Europe Mail Address Appendix J Contact Information