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3.Write down the Physical Address as shown on your computer screen (Figure E-3); it is the MAC address for your Ethernet adapter. This appears as a series of numbers and letters.

The MAC address/Physical Address is what you will use for MAC address cloning or MAC filtering.

Note: The MAC address is also called the Physical Address.

The example in Figure E-3 shows the Ethernet adapter’s IP address as 192.168.1.100. Your computer may show something different.

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For MAC filtering, enter the 12-digit MAC address in this format, XXXXXXXXXXXX, WITHOUT the hyphens. See Figure E-4. Or select a client from the Wireless Client List, Figure E-5.

For MAC address cloning, enter the 12-digit MAC address in the MAC Address fields provided, two digits per field. See Figure E-6.

For more information, refer to Chapter 6: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router with RangeBooster.

Appendix E: Finding the MAC Address and IP Address for Your Ethernet Adapter

Figure E-4: MAC Address Filter List

Figure E-5: Wireless Client List

Figure E-6: MAC Address Cloning

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Linksys WRT54GR manual For the Router’s Web-based Utility, Figure E-4 MAC Address Filter List