Wireless Access Point
User Guide
Parameter description
Parameter Description
SSID
It specifies the SSID on which the MAC address access control is
implemented.
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.
−
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.
7.6.3 Example
Networking requirement
2.4 GHz WiFi network with a SSID Hotel WiFi has been set up in a hotel. However, it is
required that only staffs are allowed to connect to this WiFi network.
It is recommended for the administrator to configure AP’s access control function. Assume
that these staffs 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: (2.4 GHz Access Control is used here because Hotel WiFi is 2.4 GHz WiFi network.)
1. Choose Wireless Settings > Access Control.
2. SSID: Select Hotel WiFi from the SSID drop-down list box.
3. MAC Address 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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