Control Access to the Gateway

Control Access to the Gateway

Access Restrictions > IP Address Filtering

Use the Access Restrictions IP Filtering page to configure IP address filters. These filters block a range of IP addresses from accessing the Internet.

Note: If you are not familiar with the advanced settings detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default advanced IP filtering settings.

Select the IP Address Filtering tab to open the Access Restrictions IP Address Filtering page. After you make your selections, click Save Settings to apply your changes or Cancel Changes to cancel.

Access Restrictions > MAC Address Filtering

Use the Access Restrictions MAC Address Filtering page to configure MAC address filters. These filters permit you to allow or block a range of MAC addresses from accessing the Internet based on MAC Address.

Note: If you are not familiar with the advanced settings detailed in this section, contact your service provider before you attempt to change any of the residential gateway default advanced IP filtering settings.

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4031761, 4033836, DPC3925, 4031762, EPC3925 specifications

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