Mac Filter - NETGEAR Sprint 6100D User Manual

Wi-Fi Channel This is the active channel of the Wi-Fi access point. If your network is
having performance issues (possibly caused by other Wi-Fi networks in the
vicinity using the same channel), try a different Wi-Fi channel.
RTS Threshold This setting specifies the smallest packet size, in bytes, for which RTS/CTS
(Request to Send/Clear to Send) handshaking is used. The recommended
value is 2347. Change this value only if you're experiencing inconsistent
data flow. Make only minor changes to this value.
Fragmentation This setting specifies the largest allowable size, in bytes, for a packet. If the
Threshold
packet is larger than this, it is fragmented into multiple packet before it is
transmitted. To prevent poor network performance, it's recommended to
keep this value as large as possible (up to 2346).
Security
Broadcast If broadcast is enabled (Yes), the wireless network is displayed in the list of
Network Name
Wi-Fi networks available in the local area. For increased security, set this
field to No. You will need to give the Wi-Fi network name (Main or Guest) to
the people who will be accessing your network, and WPS will not be
available.
Encryption The type of security used by the Main Wi-Fi network. See
Guest The type of security used by the Guest Wi-Fi network. See
Encryption
Max Wi-Fi The maximum number of Wi-Fi clients that can connect to the gateway Main
Clients Wi-Fi network and Guest Wi-Fi network.

MAC Filter

MAC (Media Access Control) filtering can prevent unauthorized wireless devices from
connecting to your network.
The MAC filter is used to grant ("white list") or block ("black list") wireless devices access to the
Wi-Fi and mobile broadband (3G or LTE) networks. Access is based on the MAC address of
each wireless device.
MAC filtering increases security of your network. You can give access to your network, based
on the MAC address of the wireless devices. This makes it harder for a hacker to use a MAC
address to access your network.
To set up MAC filtering or turn it off:
1. On a computer or wireless device that is connected to your gateway, launch a Web
browser.
2. In the address or URL field of your browser, type http://myrouter.
3. When prompted to log in, enter admin for the user name and type the password. (The
default password is password.)
Your Network Connections
Wi-Fi Security.
Wi-Fi Security.
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