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Chapter 17: MAC Address Filtering
Using MAC Filtering
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Psion Teklogix 9160 Wireless Gateway User Manual
17.2 Using MAC Filtering
This page allows you to control access to the 9160 Wireless Gateway based on
Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. Based on how you set the filter, you can
allow only client stations with a listed MAC address or prevent access to the
stations listed.
For the Guest interface, MAC Filtering settings apply to both BSSes.
On a two-radio AP, MAC Filtering settings apply to both radios.
17.3 Updating Settings
To apply your changes, click Update.
Field Description
Filter To set the MAC Address Filter , click one of the following radio buttons:
• Allow only stations in the list
• Allow any station unless in list
Stations List To add a MAC Address to Stations List, enter its 48-bit MAC address into the lower text boxes, then click
Add .
The MAC Address is added to the Stations List.
To remove a MAC Address from the Stations List, select its 48-bit MAC address, then click
Remove .
The stations in the list will either be allowed or prevented from accessing the AP based on how you set
the Filter.
Table 17.1 MAC Filtering Settings