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Advanced_ MAC Address Filter (Network 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.
MAC Filtering Setup
Choose the type of MAC filtering needed.
Turn MAC Filtering OFF: When "OFF" is selected, MAC addresses are not used to control
network access.
Turn MAC Filtering ON and ALLOW computers listed to access the network: When
"ALLOW" is selected, only computers with MAC addresses listed in the MAC Filtering Rules list
are granted network access.
Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to access the network: When "DENY"
is selected, any computer with a MAC address listed in the MAC Filtering Rules list is refused
access to the network.
Add MAC Filtering Rule
Use this section to add MAC addresses to the list below.
MAC Address
Enter the MAC address of a computer that you want to control with MAC filtering. Computers
that have obtained an IP address from the router's DHCP server will be in the DHCP Client List.
Select a device from the drop down menu.
Save
Record the changes you have made into the following list.
MAC Filtering Rules
This section lists the network devices that are under control of MAC filtering.