NETGEAR WAB102 manual Restrict Wireless Activity by MAC Address

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User’s Guide for the WAB102 802.11a+b Dual Band Wireless Access Point

Restrict Wireless Activity by MAC Address

Each device on Ethernet and wireless LAN networks have a media access control (MAC) address, which is a a unique 48-bit number assigned to each device by the manufacturer. A highly secure way of protecting unauthorized access to your wireless network is to restrict access to only those devices whose MAC addresses you specify. To do so, you must configure your wireless access point to recognize and accept communications from the MAC address of only authorized wireless devices. To check the MAC addresses of devices currently on your wireless network, go to the AP Status screen and check the station list as shown on page 31.

Follow the steps in the procedure below to restrict access to your WAB102 by MAC address.

1.From the Windows desktop, follow the instructions given in “Basic Configuration“ on page 14 to go to the Access Control screen.

2.Set the MAC addresses of the devices you wish to block or allow and click add.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc Technical Support Contents About the Wireless Access Point Chapter IntroductionFeatures BenefitsSystem Requirements WAB102 Dual BandWhat’s In the Box? Compatible and Related Netgear Products802.11a+b Standards-based Wireless Networking Hardware DescriptionWAB102 Wireless Access Point Front Panel Following table explains the LED indicatorsWAB102 Wireless Access Point Rear Panel Restore to Factory Default ButtonSetting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Placement and Range Guidelines What You Will Need Before You BeginInstallation Overview Install the WAB102 Wireless Access PointCabling Requirements Wireless Verify the installation was successful Default Factory Settings DisabledAuthentication Type Open System Basic Configuration Determine the name of your access pointLog In to the Access Point Configure Basic Setup ParametersFor LAN parameters, see TCP/IP Configuration Parameters on Default Enable Default gatewayDefault IP AddressTurbo Mode Ssid Service Set IDDefault Wireless Default Disable802.11b Wireless LAN Configuration Parameters Change Password Security Configuration For 64-bits encryption Default key size 64 bits Authentication TypeDefault Key Key Size802.11b Wireless LAN Security Parameters Key 1Access Control Access Control List Firmware UpgradeAccess Control MAC AddressAdvanced Setup Beacon Interval Transmit PowerDefault100% RTS ThresholdDefault Long Preamble TypeRestore Factory Default AP Status Station List About Setting Up Basic Wireless Connectivity Protecting Your Wireless Network Enabling Basic Wireless Access Security FeaturesChange the Password Secure the Access PointBefore You Change the Ssid and WEP Settings Authentication Change the Ssid Configure WEP Encryption Restrict Wireless Activity by MAC Address Protecting Your Wireless Network No lights are lit on the access point Basic FunctioningOne or both of the wireless activity lights do not light up Ethernet Link/Act light is not litTroubleshooting Compliance Regulatory Compliance Information NETGEAR, Inc