Configure Wireless Settings

Section

Field Description

 

Access

Access Restriction

Restriction

Allows you to permit or block computers from accessing the wireless

 

 

network. The choice that you make here affects the addresses listed on

 

this page. Choose one of the following options:

 

Block computers listed below from accessing the wireless network.

 

Select this option to deny Internet access to the MAC addresses of

 

the devices you list in the table. All other MAC addresses will be

 

allowed Internet access.

 

Permit computers listed below access to the wireless network.

 

Select this option to allow Internet access only to the MAC

 

addresses of the devices you list in the table. Any MAC addresses

 

not listed in the table will be denied Internet access

MAC Address Filter List

MAC Address Filter List

The MAC Address Filter List displays users whose wireless access you want to control. Click Wireless Client List to display a list of network users by MAC address. From the To Sort by drop-down menu, you can sort the table by IP Address, MAC Address, Status, Interface, or Client Name. To view the most up-to-date information, click the Refresh button.

Wireless > Advanced Settings

Your advanced wireless settings add another layer of security to the wireless network for your residential gateway. This page is used to set up the advanced wireless functions. Only an expert administrator should adjust these settings. Incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance.

Select the Advanced Settings tab to open the Wireless Advanced Settings page.

Use this page to configure the following options:

N Transmission Rate

CTS Protection Mode

Beacon Interval

DTM Interval

Fragmentation Threshold

RTS Threshold

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Gateway EPC3925 Wireless Advanced Settings, Section Field Description Access Access Restriction, MAC Address Filter List

DPC3925, EPC3925 specifications

The Gateway EPC3925 and DPC3925 are powerful wireless gateway devices that provide high-speed internet access and advanced networking features. Designed primarily for residential and small business environments, these devices offer a combination of ease of use, reliability, and performance that makes them a popular choice among users.

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Both models are equipped with a built-in Wireless-N (802.11n) router, which allows users to create a wireless network in their home or office easily. This standard provides a stable connection with improved range and speed compared to older wireless standards. Additionally, users can connect multiple devices, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smart TVs, without experiencing significant drops in performance.

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