How To Restrict Wireless Access By Mac Address - NETGEAR ProSafe ME103 Reference Manual

How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address

To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps:
Log in to the ME103 using the MDI/MDIX name printed on the bottom of the unit or at its
1.
default address of
configured. Use the default user name of admin and default password of password, or
whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
Note: When configuring the ME103 from a wireless PC whose MAC address is not in
the access control list, if you select Turn Access Control On, you will lose your wireless
connection when you click Apply. You must then access the wireless access point from a
wired PC or from a wireless PC which is on the access control list to make any further
changes.
From the Wireless Settings menu, click the Setup Access List button to display the Wireless
2.
Access menu shown below.
Figure 3-10: Wireless Card Access List Setup
Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Adapter
3.
Access Setup menu displays.
Basic Installation and Configuration
Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point
http://192.168.0.224 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently
August 2003
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