NOTE: You can Edit / Delete the MAC Address that you have entered. To specify the MAC address that you want to deny or allow access to your network, click Add MAC Address in the MAC Filter List section.Įnter the MAC Address of the computer or device that you want to deny or allow access to your network, then click Save. Only the devices whose MAC addresses are listed will be allowed to connect to your network.
NOTE: Router Password is set to “admin” by default and is case-sensitive. When the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account login appears, click the local access link below the Sign In section.Įnter your Router Password on the space provided and click Log in. If you have changed it, enter the new IP address instead. NOTE: The IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1 by default. This article will guide you in configuring the wireless MAC Filter feature of your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router.Īccess the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router's local access interface through a web browser by entering your router’s IP address or “myrouter.local” in the Address bar then press. For more information about the Guest network, click here. However, every time an additional device tries to connect to your Guest network, you will have to manually add the MAC address of that device to your allowed list under the MAC Filter page so it can successfully connect to your network. QUICK TIP: MAC address filtering will still work on devices that connect to the Guest network. NOTE: Enabling this option will disable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ feature. If you have multiple routers, the MAC addresses saved on the first router should be manually configured and saved on the succeeding routers for all to have the same restrictions as the first router. The MAC Filter feature of your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router is a wireless security option that will allow or prevent access to your wireless network aside from setting up a password.