Wireless Access Point
User Guide
Parameter Description
MAC Filter Mode
It specifies the mode to disallow/allow device with specific MAC addresses to access
the selected SSID, or allow all devices to access the selected SSID.
−
Disable: It indicates that access control function is disabled so that all devices
can access the AP’s WiFi networks.
−
Allow: It indicates that only the wireless devices in the access control list can
access the specific WiFi network with the selected SSID.
−
Disallow: It indicates that only the wireless devices in the access control list
cannot access the specific WiFi network with the selected SSID.
8.6.3 Example
Networking requirement
A WiFi network with a SSID home has been set up in a large apartment. However, it is required that only
family members are allowed to connect to this WiFi network.
It is recommended for the administrator to configure AP’s access control function. Assume that these
family members have three wireless devices with the following three MAC addresses:
C8:3A:35:00:00:01
C8:3A:35:00:00:02
C8:3A:35:00:00:03.
Procedures:
1. Choose Wireless > Access Control.
2. SSID: Select home from the SSID drop-down list box.
3. MAC Filter Mode: Select Allow from the drop-down list box.
4. MAC Address: Enter C8:3A:35:00:00:01 in the access control list and click Add. Repeat this step to add
C8:3A:35:00:00:02 and C8:3A:35:00:00:03 as well.
5. Click Save.
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