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MAC Filters
MAC filters are used to block or allow network access. This is a common method of restricting
access to wireless networks and can be done for security or to improve network efficiency. The
rules are configured for individual devices based on MAC address.
MAC Filters menu
Configure the MAC filter rules as desired and click the
Apply
button to create the rule. The
newly created rule appears listed in the
MAC Filters List
.
To configure a new IP Filter rule, follow these steps:
1. Click on the option for
Set MAC Filters
to allow or deny access to the MAC filters on the
list.
2. Type
a
Name
for the rule being created.
3. Type the
MAC Address
to which the rule applies or select an active client from the
DHCP Client
pull-down menu and click on the
Clone
button to select that client, the
MAC address will appear.
4. Choose an available
Schedule
for the rule to be applied. Schedules can be created
using the
Schedule
menu in the
Tools
directory.
5. Click the
Apply
button to put the rule into effect. The newly created MAC filter rule
appears listed in the
MAC Filters List
.
To modify an existing rule, click on the notepad icon in the last column of the MAC Rules List. To
remove a rule, click the
X
to delete it.
