MAC Filter  


1. MAC Filter Overview

Users can use MAC Filter as a method to restrict unauthorized stations from accessing the APs. ZyXEL's APs provide the capability for checking MAC address of the station before allowing it to connect to the network. This provides an additional layer of control layer in that only stations with registered MAC addresses can connect. This approach requires that the list of MAC addresses be configured.


2. ZyXEL MAC Filter Implementation

ZyXEL's MAC Filter Implementation allows users to define a list to allow or block association from STAs. The filter set allows users to input 12 entries in the list. If Allow Association is selected, all other STAs which are not on the list will be denied. Otherwise, if Deny Association is selected, all other STAs which are not on the list will be allowed for association. Users can choose either way to configure their filter rule.


If you use WEB configuration, the MAC Address Filter configuration are as shown below.

  1. Using a web browser, login AP by giving the LAN IP address of AP in URL field. Default LAN IP is 192.168.1.1, default password to login web configurator is 1234.
  2. In the Maintenance and select Config Mode. In the General, choose advanced to enter the advanced configuration.

  1. Go to Main Menu/Wireless LAN/MAC Filter and select Yes in the Active field to enable MAC Filter.
  2. Select the Filter Action to allow or deny association from hosts in the list.
  3. Enter the MAC Addresses which you may want to apply the filter to allow or block associations from.
  4. Click Apply to make your setting work.

  

 


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