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MAC Address
MAC addresses of Wi-Fi client that you wish to allow access to.
A valid MAC address has the format: 11:22:33:44:55:66. When entering this parameter,
omit the ‘:’ separators. For example 112233445566
NOTE:
Carefully review settings before applying changes. Incorrect settings can make the
TransPort device inaccessible from the Wi-Fi network.
Related CLI Commands
Entity
Instance
Parameter
Values
Equivalent Web Parameter
wifi 0 macfilter on/off Enable Wi-Fi filtering
wififilt n mac
MAC address with no
separators
e.g. 112233445566
MAC Address
Configuration - Network > Interfaces > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi n
When a Wi-Fi interface is configured to be an Access Point, an SSID must be configured in
order for a Wi-Fi interface to operate.
In order to forward packets to and from a Wi-Fi interface, it must be bridged to a configured
Ethernet interface. The Wi-Fi interface and Ethernet interface must be in the same Bridge
instance.
If a DHCP server is required to run on the Wi-Fi interface, the DHCP server instance
corresponding bridged Ethernet interface should be configured.
In some cases it may be necessary to bridge multiple Ethernet instances to a single Wi-Fi
instance. If this is required, only one Ethernet instances is should be configured.
Enable this Wi-Fi interface
The Wi-Fi interface can be enabled or disabled.
Description
This parameter allows you to enter a descriptive name for the Wi-Fi interface to make it
easier to identify.
SSID
When the Wi-Fi interface is configured to be an Access Point, this is the SSID that will be
advertised to the Wi-Fi clients to.
When the Wi-Fi interface is configured to be a Client, this is the SSID of the Access Point
you wish to connect to.
Mode
The Wi-Fi interface can be run in various modes. The options are
• Access Point
• Client
• Rogue Detection (Scan for unauthorised Access Points)
This Wi-Fi interface is a member of Bridge instance n and therefore bridged to the
following interfaces