User guide

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Configuring the Smart Wi-Fi Gateway
Controlling Access to the Wireless Network
Controlling Access to the Wireless Network
Access Control enables you to specify the stations are allowed to join (associate with)
your WLAN networks. There are “tab” entries for each available WLAN.
Access Control Options
This section describes the options that you can use to control access to the wireless
network.
■ Disabling WLAN Access Restrictions: If you select Disable WLAN access restric-
tions, then MAC-address-based restrictions on which stations can join the WLAN
are disabled; thus, any station can join. If the WLAN uses encryption, then the
station must still supply the correct encryption pass-phrase. The Access Controls
table is hidden if the current mode is Disable WLAN access restrictions.
■ Allowing Only Stations Listed in the Access Controls Table: If you select Allow
only stations listed in the Access Controls Table, then stations entered into the
access-controls table are allowed but all others are disallowed. To add MAC
addresses, see “
Changing the Access Controls for a WLAN” on page 56.
■ Denying Only Stations Listed in the Access Controls Table: If you select Deny
only stations listed in the Access Controls Table, then stations entered into the
access-controls table are disallowed but all others are allowed. To add MAC
addresses, see “
Changing the Access Controls for a WLAN” on page 56.