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D-Link DHP-W311AV User Manual
Section 3 - Configuration
Use MAC (Media Access Control) Filters to authorize wireless clients to access your network by their MAC addresses. When enabled, you can choose
to block the devices listed, or only allow the devices listed.
MAC Address Filter
MAC Filtering
Rules:
Description:
MAC Address:
Clear:
Save Settings:
Set MAC Filtering to ALLOW, DENY, or OFF.
ALLOW means only the devices listed can
access the network. DENY means the devices
listed cannot access the network. OFF means
this function is currently disabled.
You may make a note for your convenience,
such as “My PC” or “My friend’s smartphone”
Enter the MAC address you would like to filter.
To find the MAC address on a computer, please
refer to “Networking Basics” on page 56. Click
Save Settings to activate and save.
Note
: If you are filtering to ALLOW only the
listed devices, make sure to add your own
computer to the list or you will be denied access
to the network and the configuration utility. If
you DENY the listed addresses be sure not to
include your computer.
Clear the rule from the list. Note you will have to save the settings in order for it to take effect.
Click
Save Settings
to save and activate the new changes.
Advanced
