Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface

Setting MAC Address Control

 

 

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The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you

 

to specify which computers are allowed on the wireless network.

 

Note: This list applies only to wireless computers. This list can be

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configured so any computer attempting to access the wireless network

that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access. When you

 

 

enable this feature, you must enter the MAC address of each client

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(computer) to which you want to allow network access. The “Block”

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computer without having to add and remove the computer’s MAC

 

address from the list.

 

 

 

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Setting up an Allow Access List

1.Select the “Allow” radio button (1) to begin setting up a list of computers allowed to connect to the wireless network.

2.Next, in the “MAC Address” field that is blank (3), type in the MAC

address of the wireless computer you want to be able to access the wireless network, then click “<<Add” (4).

3.Continue to do this until all of the computers you want to add have been entered.

4.Click “Apply Changes” (5) to finish.

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Belkin F5D8230-4 manual Setting MAC Address Control, Setting up an Allow Access List

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