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The Wireless Filter menu allows you to specify the MAC addresses of the only devices that will be allowed to connect on wireless interfaces. It is effectively a MAC Address whitelist for wireless access. (Default: Disabled). | The Wireless Filter menu allows you to specify the MAC addresses of the only devices that will be allowed to connect on wireless interfaces. It is effectively a MAC Address whitelist for wireless access. (Default: Disabled). | ||
- | * **MAC Address: | + | **MAC Address:** Enter the 12-character MAC address of the client device you wish to allow to access the wireless network. |
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+ | **Description: | ||
Finally, click Save for the changes to take effect. Clicking Add will create a new row in the table in which you can add another MAC address. | Finally, click Save for the changes to take effect. Clicking Add will create a new row in the table in which you can add another MAC address. | ||
- | You can choose how and on which interface this list will work on the** Advanced/****Virtual Wireless** | + | You can choose how and on which interface this list will work on the** Advanced/ |
NOTE: For security purposes, Wireless Filter tends to prevent casual, inexperienced users from accessing a Wi-Fi network. However, even with the most recent protocols/ | NOTE: For security purposes, Wireless Filter tends to prevent casual, inexperienced users from accessing a Wi-Fi network. However, even with the most recent protocols/ |