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D-Link DHP-W312AV User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to authorize wireless clients to access your network using their MAC addresses. When enabled, you can
choose to block or allow the listed devices access to your network.
MAC Address Filter
MAC Filtering
Rules:
Description:
MAC Address:
Clear:
Save Settings:
Set MAC Filtering to
ALLOW
,
DENY
, or
OFF
.
ALLOW
means only the devices listed
can access the network.
DENY
means the
devices listed cannot access the network.
OFF
means this function is currently
disabled.
You may make a note for your convenience,
such as “My PC” or “My friend’s smartphone”
Enter the MAC address you would like
to filter. To find the MAC address on a
computer, please refer to “
” on page 59. Click
Save Settings
to activate and save.
Note
: If you are filtering to
ALLOW
only the
listed devices, make sure to add your own
computer to the list or you will be denied
access to the network and the configuration
utility. If you
DENY
the listed addresses be
sure not to include your computer.
Clear the rule from the list. Note you will
have to save the settings in order for it to
take effect.
Advanced
Click
Save Settings
to save and activate the new changes.
