The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.
The Access Control page displays.
5.
Select the Turn on Access Control check box.
You must select this check box before you can specify an access rule and use the Allow and Block
buttons. When this check box is cleared, all devices are allowed to connect, even if a device is in the
blocked list.
6.
Select an access rule:
•
Allow all new devices to connect. With this setting, if you add a new device, it can access your
network. You don’t need to enter its MAC address on this page. We recommend that you leave this
radio button selected.
•
Block all new devices from connecting. With this setting, if you add a new device, before it can
access your network, you must enter its MAC address for an Ethernet connection and its MAC
address for a WiFi connection in the allowed list.
The access rule does not affect previously blocked or allowed devices. It applies only to devices joining
your network in the future after you apply these settings.
7.
To view allowed or blocked devices that are not connected, click one of the following links:
•
View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network
•
View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network
The list displays.
8.
To allow the WiFi-enabled computer or mobile device you’re currently using to continue to access the
network, select the check box next to your computer or device, and click the Allow button.
9.
Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.
Use Keywords to Block Internet Sites
You can use keywords to block certain Internet sites from your network. You can use blocking all the time
or based on a schedule.
To block Internet sites:
1.
Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2.
Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
3.
Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are
case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.
Select ADVANCED > Security > Block Sites.
Control Access to the Internet
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Nighthawk AC2300 Smart WiFi Router
