SMC Networks SMCWBR14-N2 manual AdvancedMAC Address Filter, Enable MAC Address Filter

Models: SMCWBR14-N2

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Advanced_MAC Address Filter

The MAC address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses of their network adapter(s). It is most useful to prevent unauthorized wireless devices from connecting to your network. A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter.

Enable MAC Address Filter

When this is enabled, computers are granted or denied network access depending on the mode of the filter.

Misconfiguration of this feature can prevent any machine from accessing the network. In such a situation, you can regain access by activating the factory defaults button on the router itself.

Filter Settings

Mode

When "only allow listed machines" is selected, only computers with MAC addresses listed in the MAC Address List are granted network access. When "only deny listed machines" is selected, any computer with a MAC address listed in the MAC Address List is refused access to the network.

Filter Wireless Clients

When this is selected, the MAC address filters will be applied to wireless network clients.

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SMC Networks SMCWBR14-N2 manual AdvancedMAC Address Filter, Enable MAC Address Filter, Filter Settings Mode