D-Link DGL-4300 Network Router User Manual


 
Using the Configuration Interface
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Mac Address Filters
The MAC (Media Access Controller) Address filter section is used to control network access based
on the MAC Address of the network adapter. A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the
manufacturer of a networking device. This feature can be configured to ALLOW or DENY network/
Internet access.
Filter Settings
When this is enabled, depending on the mode selected, computers are
granted or denied network access based on their MAC address.
When Allow is selected, only computers with MAC addresses listed in the
MAC Address List are granted network access. When Deny is selected, any
computer with a MAC address listed in the MAC Address List
When this is selected, the MAC address filters will be applied to wireless
network clients.
When this is selected, the MAC address filters will be applied to wired network
clients.
Add MAC Address
MAC address entries are activated or deactivated with this checkbox.
Enter the MAC address of the desired computer or connect to the router
from the desired computer and click Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button.
Saves the new or modified MAC address in the MAC Address List. When
you are done editing the settings, you must click the Save Settings button at
the top of the page to make the changes effective and permanent.
MAC Address List
This section lists the current MAC address filters. Entries can be modified by clicking on the paper
and pencil icon. To delete an entry, click on the trash can icon. After you’ve completed all modifications
or deletions, you must click the Save Settings button at the top of the page to save your changes.
The router must reboot before new settings will take effect. You will be prompted to Reboot the
Device or Continue. If you need to make additional settings changes, click Continue. If you are
finished with your configuration settings, click the Reboot the Device button.
MAC Filter Enabled:
Mode:
Filter Wireless Clients:
Filter Wired Clients:
Enable:
MAC Address:
Save:
Advanced > MAC Address Filter