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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps: 1. Log in to the ME103 using the MDI/MDIX name printed on the bottom of the unit or at its default address of http://192.168.0.224 or at whatever IP address the unit is currently 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. 2. From the Wireless Settings menu, click the Setup Access List button to display the Wireless Access menu shown below. Figure 3-10: Wireless Card Access List Setup 3. Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Adapter Access Setup menu displays. Basic Installation and Configuration August 2003 3-16

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Reference Manual for the ME103 802.11b ProSafe Wireless Access Point
Basic Installation and Configuration
3-16
August 2003
How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
To restrict access based on MAC addresses, follow these steps:
1.
Log in to the ME103 using the MDI/MDIX name printed on the bottom of the unit or at its
default address of
or at whatever IP address the unit is currently
configured. Use the default user name of
admin
and default password of
password
, or
whatever LAN address and password you have set up.
2.
From the Wireless Settings menu, click the Setup Access List button to display the Wireless
Access menu shown below.
Figure 3-10: Wireless Card Access List Setup
3.
Click Add to add a wireless device to the wireless access control list. The Wireless Adapter
Access Setup menu displays.
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.