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4.9 LAN MAC Filtering
Your router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet, email or other network
services. Restrictions can be set for a single computer, a range of computers or multiple
computers.
4.9.1 MAC Filtering
The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which
computers are allowed on your network. Any computer attempting to access your network
must be specified in the filter list or it will be denied access. When you enable this feature, you
must enter the MAC address of each client (computer) on your network in order to allow
network access to each.
MAC Services Blocking can be set in three modes.
 Disable. In this mode, there are no restrictions on any devices connected to the router,
whether through Wi-Fi or Ethernet ports
 Deny. In this mode, the service table shows the client MAC address being blocked by
the router.
 Allow. In this mode, the service table shows the client MAC address allowed by the
router.
To modify the service table (add, change address or remove clients), enter the correct value
and click “Apply”.
Note: You will not be able to delete the MAC address of the computer you are using to access
the router’s administrative functions.