Allow only your computer to access your WiFi base station using MAC addressing on NETGEAR
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Step-by-Step Instructions
First, you'll need to find your MAC address.
- Connect to your wireless network.
- Open your Web browser and type in the Web address http://www.routerlogin.net
- Press Enter
- The NETGEAR Prompt dialog opens
- Click the OK button
- Type in the user name and default password
- The Router Manager window will appear
- Under Advanced, select the Wireless Settings menu item
- Click the Setup Access List button
- Check the radio button next to Turn Access Control On
- Click the Add button
- The program will display all computers connected to the wireless network -- with its MAC address. The one shown here is ours.
- Select the radio button next to your computer's name and MAC address
- Click the Add button
- Click the Apply button
