Configuring The Mac Address Filter For Restricting Wireless Internet Access - ZyXEL Communications AMG1312-T Series User Manual

Chapter 4 Tutorials
Congratulations! Your computer is now ready to connect to the Internet wirelessly through your
AMG1312-T Series.
Note: If you cannot connect wirelessly to the AMG1312-T Series, check you have selected
the correct SSID and entered the correct security key. If that does not work,
ensure your wireless network adapter is enabled by clicking on the wireless adapter
icon and clicking Enable.
4.5 Configuring the MAC Address Filter for Restricting
Wireless Internet Access
Thomas noticed that his daughter Josephine spends too much time surfing the web and
downloading media files. He decided to prevent Josephine from accessing the Internet so that she
can concentrate on preparing for her final exams.
Josephine's computer connects wirelessly to the Internet through the AMG1312-T Series. Thomas
can deny access to the wireless network using the MAC address of Josephine's computer.
Thomas
Josephine
Check the MAC address (physical address) of the wireless card on Josephine's computer using the
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"ipconfig /all" command in a Command Prompt.
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