Wlan Filters - Devolo Wireless Extender User Manual

Configuration
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Wireless extender can also be restricted to the highly secure WPA2 method
by enabling the "Only permit WPA2 (maximum security)" option.
Be sure to save your changes before leaving the configuration area.
We recommend always encrypting your WLAN connections. Without it,
anyone within range can intrude on your home network and use your
Internet connection without your authorization. Wherever possible, always
choose the stronger WPA/WPA2 encryption method. Do not use the WEP
standard unless your wireless devices do not support a higher standard.
3.4.5

WLAN filters

In addition to encryption (see previous section), setting up a WLAN filter can
further restrict access to your Wireless extender to selected devices. Even if
encryption were disabled, other adapters would not be able to establish a
connection.
The WLAN filter should only be used as an additional option. It is useful for
restricting access to your wireless network. Without encryption, however, it is
still relatively easy for third parties to intercept your data communications.
To use the WLAN filter, select the Activate filters option under Overview
Edit Configuration WLAN Filters (the 10 input fields underneath it will
then be activated). You can now list up to ten different network devices
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permitted to access your dLAN Wireless extender by entering their so-called
MAC addresses.
The MAC address refers to the network adapter of a device (e.g. the WLAN
card of a laptop or the Ethernet port of a printer). It consists of six two-digit
hexadecimal numbers that are separated by colons (e.g. 6A:54:FA:11:DE:23).
The MAC address can generally be found on a label on the network adapter.
You can easily determine the MAC address of a Windows PC by opening a
command prompt window with Start Programs Accessories
Command Prompt. Enter the command IPCONFIG /ALL. The MAC is shown
under the designation Physical Address
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