N150 Wireless Router User Manual

Note: When configuring the router from a wireless computer whose MAC address is not in the Trusted PC list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you lose your wireless connection when you click Apply. You must then access the wireless router from a wired computer or from a wireless computer that is on the access control list to make any further changes..

8.Click Apply to save your Wireless Card Access List settings.

Now, only devices on this list can wirelessly connect to the WNR1000v3h2 router.

WARNING!

MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network by the general public. However, because your trusted MAC addresses appear in your wireless transmissions, an intruder can read them and impersonate them. Do not rely on MAC address filtering alone to secure your network.

Adding Guest Networks

Adding a guest network allows visitors at your home to use the Internet without having to know your wireless security key.

To add a guest network, do the following:

1.Select Guest Network from the Setup menu. The Guest Network Settings screen appears

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NETGEAR WNR1000v3h2 manual Adding Guest Networks, To add a guest network, do the following