NETGEAR R7500 User Manual page 52

4. Select ADVANCED > Security > Access Control.
5. Select the Turn on Access Control check box.
You must select this check box before you can specify an access rule and use the Allow
and Block buttons. When this check box is cleared, all devices are allowed to connect,
even if a device is in the blocked list.
6. Select an access rule:
• Allow all new devices to connect. With this setting, if you add a new device, it can
access your network. You don't need to enter its MAC address in this screen.
NETGEAR recommends that you leave this radio button selected.
• Block 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 WiFi connection in the allowed list.
The access rule does not affect previously blocked or allowed devices. It applies only to
devices joining your network in the future after you apply these settings.
7. To view allowed or blocked devices that are not connected, click the following links:
• View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network
• View list of blocked devices not currently connected to the network
The list displays.
8. To allow the computer or device you're currently using to continue to access the network,
select the check box next to your computer or device, and click the Allow button.
9. Click the Apply button.
Your changes take effect.
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