Belkin F1PI241ENau User Manual - Page 21
Security, Access Control, Parameter Description, Enable MAC Filtering, Access Rule for registered
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Advanced Setup Method Channels 1, 6, and 11, as the three non-overlapping channels in the 2.4GHz range, are preferred. The available channel settings are limited by local regulations. (Default Range: 1-13) Access Control Using the Access Control functionality, you can specify which PCs can wirelessly connect to the access point. Each PC has a unique identifier known as a Medium Access Control (MAC) address. With MAC filtering enabled, only the computers whose MAC address you have listed in the filtering table may connect to the VoIP Router. Advanced Setup Method 1 Security It is important to be aware of security issues, especially when using wireless. You can configure your security settings on this page. Do 2 not change settings if are not sure what they are for, default settings are normally fine. 3 4 5 6 7 section See the description of the Access Control features below. Parameter Description Enable MAC Filtering: Enable or disable the MAC filtering function. Access Rule for registered MAC address: When MAC filtering is enabled, all registered MAC addresses are controlled by this Access Rule. MAC Filtering Table: Enter the MAC addresses of the network card you wish to allow or deny connection. (Up to 32 stations) 38 If you are transmitting sensitive data across radio channels, you should enable wireless security. For a more secure network, the VoIP Router can implement one or a combination of the following security mechanisms: • Disabled • WEP Only • WPA and/or WPA2 • WPA and 802.1x * * Using 802.1x security requires support to do so from your OS or other third party radius server software, and is not recommended unless you are familiar with setting up such systems. 39