Figure 51 MAC Address Filter
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 32 MAC Address Filter
LABEL | DESCRIPTION |
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Filter Action | Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC address filter |
| table. |
| Select Deny Association to block access to the router, MAC addresses not |
| listed will be allowed to access the router. |
| Select Allow Association to permit access to the router, MAC addresses not |
| listed will be denied access to the router. |
MAC Address | Enter the MAC addresses (in XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX format) of the wireless |
| station that are allowed or denied access to the ZyAIR in these address fields. |
Apply | Click Apply to save your changes back to the ZyAIR. |
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Reset | Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh. |
Note: To activate MAC filtering on a profile, select Enable from the Enable MAC Filtering
8.4 Configuring Roaming
A wireless station is a device with an IEEE 802.11b or an IEEE 802.11g compliant wireless interface. An access point (AP) acts as a bridge between the wireless and wired networks. An AP creates its own wireless coverage area. A wireless station can associate with a particular access point only if it is within the access point’s coverage area.
In a network environment with multiple access points, wireless stations are able to switch from one access point to another as they move between the coverage areas. This is roaming. As the wireless station moves from place to place, it is responsible for choosing the most appropriate access point depending on the signal strength, network utilization or other factors.
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