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The Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Tab

Wireless-G Access Point with SRX

The Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Tab

This screen allows you to permit or block wireless access for computers with specific MAC addresses.

Wireless MAC Filter

Access Restriction

If you want to allow access to your wireless network, select Enable. Then, click Permit PCs listed below to access the wireless network.

MAC 1-50. Enter the MAC addresses of the computers whose access you want to allow. To see a list of MAC addresses for wireless computers or clients, click the Wireless Client Table button.

The Wireless Client List screen will list MAC addresses for your wireless devices. Click the Refresh button to get the most up-to-date information. To add a specific computer to the Mac Address Filter List, click the Save to MAC Filter button and then the Add button. Click the Close button to return to the Wireless MAC Address Filter screen.

Click the Clear button if you want to delete a MAC addresses you have entered.

Change these settings as described here and click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Click Help for more information.

Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX

Figure 6-11: Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter Screen

mac address: the unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device.

Figure 6-12: Wireless - Wireless Client Table

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Contents

Access Point with SRX 2.4 802 GHz .11g Wireless- GWIRELESS User GuideHow to Use this User Guide Copyright and Trademarksword definition Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network Table of ContentsChapter 5 Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix B Wireless Security Appendix A TroubleshootingAppendix F Specifications Appendix G Warranty InformationList of Figures Figure 6-9 Wireless Security - RADIUS Screen Welcome Chapter 1 Introductionnetwork a series of computers or devices connected together adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Access Point with SRX This appendix supplies the Access Point’s regulatory informationAppendix H Regulatory Information Appendix I Contact Informationssid your wireless networks name Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingNetwork Layout The Front Panel Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Back Panel Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Connections for SetupOverview Chapter 5 Setting up the Wireless-G Access Point with SRX Figure 5-2 Connect the Network Cable to the Router or Switch Screen Figure 5-4 Power on the Access Point Screen Figure 5-6 Select the Access Point Screen Figure 5-8 Basic Settings Screen Configuring the Access Point’s Wireless Settings WEP WEP 64-Bit WEP 128-Bitencryption encoding data transmitted in a network WPA2 Personal WPA/WPA2 Personal WPA PersonalWPA2 Mixed Mode Figure 5-15 Confirm New Settings Screen Setup Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXAdministration WirelessStatus firmware the programming code that runs a networking deviceAccessing the Utility The Setup - Network Setup TabNetwork Setup Figure 6-3 Setup - Static IP Screen Basic Wireless Settings The Wireless - Basic Wireless Settings TabWireless-G Access Point with SRX Chapter 6 Configuring the Wireless-G Access Point with SRXThe Wireless - Wireless Security Tab Wireless Securityencryption encoding data transmitted in a network WPA-Enterprise WPA2-MixedRADIUS Wireless MAC Filter The Wireless - Wireless MAC Filter TabAdvanced Wireless The Wireless - Advanced Wireless Settings Tabpacket a unit of data sent over a network Management The Administration - Management TabThe Administration - Log Tab The Administration - Firmware Upgrade Tab The Administration - Factory Defaults TabFactory Defaults upgrade to replace existing software or firmware with a newer versionThe Status - Local Network Tab AP’s InformationLocal Network Wireless Network The Status - Wireless Network TabCan the Access Point act as my DHCP server? Appendix A TroubleshootingWhat is the IEEE 802.11b standard? What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?What is Ad-hoc? What IEEE 802.11g features are supported?What is Infrastructure? What is roaming?What is Spread Spectrum? What is the ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Can Linksys wireless products support file and printer sharing?How do I reset the Access Point? What is a MAC Address?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Does the Access Point function as a firewall?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID WPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareTCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix E Glossary Domain - A specific name for a network of computers Packet - A unit of data sent over a network Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together Topology - The physical layout of a network Appendix F Specifications Appendix F Specifications Wireless-G Access Point with SRXOperating Humidity Storage HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G Access Point with SRXAppendix H Regulatory Information Dual-Band Wireless Access PointAppendix I Contact Information