SMC Networks SMCWEB-N Network Card User Manual


 
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Advanced
The Advanced tab provides the following configuration options: MAC Address Filter, Advanced Wireless,
WISH, Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Advanced_ MAC Address Filter
The MAC address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses
of their network adapter(s). It is most useful to prevent unauthorized wireless devices from connecting to your network.
A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter.
16 -- MAC Filtering Rules
Configure MAC Filtering
When "OFF" is selected, MAC addresses are not used to control network access. 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 is refused access to
the network.
MAC Address
Enter the MAC address of the desired. Computers that have obtained an IP address from the access point's
DHCP server will be in the DHCP Client List. Select a device from the drop down menu, then click the arrow
to add that device's MAC address to the list.
Clear
Click the Clear button to remove the MAC address from the MAC Filtering list.