Linksys WRT54GC Network Router User Manual


 
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Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter
Wireless access can be filtered by using the MAC addresses of the wireless devices transmitting within your
network’s radius.
Wireless MAC Filter
Access Restrictions
To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, click Enabled. If you do not wish to
filter users by MAC Address, select Disabled.
Prevent PCs listed below from accessing the wireless network. Clicking this radio button will block wireless
access by MAC Address.
Permit PCs listed below to access the wireless network. Clicking this radio button will allow wireless access
by MAC Address.
Wireless Client List
Wireless Client List. Click the Wireless Client MAC List button to display a list of network users by MAC
Address.From the To Sort by drop-down menu, you can sort the table by Client Name, IP Address, or MAC
Address. To view the most up-to-date information, click the Refresh button. To exit this screen, click the Close
button.
List users, by MAC Address, whose wireless access you want to control.
Change these settings as described here and click the Save Settings button to apply your changes or Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.
Figure 5-19: Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter
Figure 5-20: Wireless Tab - Wireless Client List