The access rule does not affect previously blocked or allowed devices. You don’t need to enter its MAC address in this screen.īlock all new devices from connecting: With this setting, if you add a new device, before it can access your network, you must enter its MAC address for an Ethernet connection and its MAC address for a Wi-Fi connection in the allowed list. When this check box is cleared, all devices are allowed to connect, even if a device is in the blocked list.Ĥ. After enabling Access control, choose an Access Rule.Īllow all new devices to connect: With this setting, if you add a new device, it can access your network. You must select this before you can specify an access rule and use the Allow and Block buttons.
Note: If you do not see this option and you already have the latest firmware on your router, please see your user manual to check if this feature is supported by your router.
To configure Access Control or MAC Filtering:
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Note : It is recommended to update your firmware before trying the steps below. Some router features are not available on older firmware versions. If you have an older router with a Smart Wizard interface, please see: Configure Access Control / MAC Filtering using Smart Wizard By using the "Access Control" feature, it is possible to only allow a specified list of wireless devices to connect to the wireless network, and deny access to all or block other wireless devices, even if the users know the correct key or passphrase. By default, NETGEAR wireless routers and access points will connect to any wireless device (computer, smartphone etc.) if the device user enters the correct wireless passphrase or key.