G54: Restrict Wi-Fi Clients

• Allow-All (Default mode) - All Wi-Fi clients are allowed to connect to the Wi-Fi network.
• Allow - Add up to 16 Wi-Fi clients to a list to allow connection to the Wi-Fi network.
• Deny - Add up to 16 Wi-Fi clients to a list to deny access to the Wi-Fi network.

Requirement

• It is recommended to set up the configuration with a device connected by Ethernet cable to the G54.
• Wi-Fi clients added for Allow are required to use the Wi-Fi password to connect to the secured Wi-Fi network.

• Deny Specific Clients to the Wi-Fi Network
• Allow Specific Clients to Connect to the Wi-Fi Network
• Disable MAC Filtering

Deny Specific Clients to the Wi-Fi Network
Add Wi-Fi clients to the list to deny connection to the Wi-Fi network.  New Wi-Fi clients that are not on the deny list will be able to connect to the Wi-Fi network.   

1. Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.     
    
2. A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager.  There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager.  For instructions to bypass the alert screen, refer to article 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
   
   NOTE: The Home Network Wizard will appear if this is the first time accessing the Web Manager.  For assistance with the wizard, refer to article 19497 - G54: Web Manager First Time Login.
    
3. On the Login page, enter the custom password in the Password field.  The Username field is populated with admin. 
   
   NOTE: If the Username field is populated with an email address, retrieve the admin password from the SURFboard Central app to log in.  For detailed instructions in the app, refer to article 19069 - SURFboard Central: Web Manager Access.
    
4. Click the Login button.  The Gateway > Summary page will appear.
   
   
    
5. On the left-hand menu, click the Connection link then click the Wi-Fi link.
    
6. Click the MAC Filtering sub-menu link.  The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > MAC Filtering page will appear.
    
7. Under the MAC Filtering Settings section, click the SSID drop-down menu to select the SSID to configure.
   
   NOTE: By default, the primary Wi-Fi network and Guest Wi-Fi network are available in the SSID menu.  When split mode is enabled, the SSID is individually broadcast over the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 5 GHz High, and 6 GHz radio and will be available options in the SSID menu.
    
8. Click the MAC Filtering Mode drop-down menu and select the Deny option.
    
9. To add a recently connected device, locate the device under Auto-Learned Wi-Fi Devices and click the ADD button. The device will now appear in the Wi-Fi Control List. 
    
10. To add a device that is not currently connected, under Manually-Added Wi-Fi Devices, enter a unique device name in the Device Name field and enter the device's MAC address in the MAC Address field.  Click the ADD button.  The device will now appear in the Wi-Fi Control List. 
    
    NOTE 1: To locate the MAC address of a Wi-Fi device that is not currently connected, check the device documentation for instructions.
    
    NOTE 2: Repeat steps 10 - 11 to add additional MAC Addresses. 
     
11. Click the Save Filter Settings button.  The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > MAC Filtering page will refresh.
    
    NOTE 1: Wi-Fi clients not on the list will briefly disconnect and reconnect and Wi-Fi clients on the list will disconnect.
    
    NOTE 2: New Wi-Fi clients that are not on the list will be able to connect to the Wi-Fi network.
    
    NOTE 3: It is recommended to also configure the other Wi-Fi networks from the SSID menu. 
    
    

Allow Specific Clients to Connect to the Wi-Fi Network
Add Wi-Fi clients to the list to allow connection to the Wi-Fi network.  New Wi-Fi clients cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network until the MAC address is added to the allowed list.  Include the Wi-Fi client's MAC Address that is performing this setup to the list to allow access to the Wi-Fi network.  This allows the Wi-Fi client back to the configuration page if needed. 

1. Launch a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari.  Enter http://192.168.0.1 into the address box, and press the Enter key.     
    
2. A security or private risk alert may appear on the web browser advising users to proceed with caution when accessing the Web Manager.  There is no risk in proceeding to the Web Manager.  For instructions to bypass the alert screen, refer to article 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
   
   NOTE: The Home Network Wizard will appear if this is the first time accessing the Web Manager.  For assistance with the wizard, refer to article 19497 - G54: Web Manager First Time Login.
    
3. On the Login page, enter the custom password in the Password field.  The Username field is populated with admin. 
   
   NOTE: If the Username field is populated with an email address, retrieve the admin password from the SURFboard Central app to log in.  For detailed instructions in the app, refer to article 19069 - SURFboard Central: Web Manager Access.
    
4. Click the Login button.  The Gateway > Summary page will appear.
   
   
    
5. On the left-hand menu, click the Connection link then click the Wi-Fi link.
    
6. Click the MAC Filtering sub-menu link.  The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > MAC Filtering page will appear.
    
7. Under the MAC Filtering Settings section, click the SSID drop-down menu to select the SSID to configure.
   
   NOTE: By default, the primary Wi-Fi network and Guest Wi-Fi network are available in the SSID menu.  When split mode is enabled, the SSID is individually broadcast over the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 5 GHz High, and 6 GHz radio and will be available options in the SSID menu.
    
8. Click the MAC Filtering Mode drop-down menu and select the Allow option.
    
9. To add a recently connected device, locate the device under Auto-Learned Wi-Fi Devices and click the ADD button. The device will now appear in the Wi-Fi Control List. 
    
10. To add a device that is not currently connected, under Manually-Added Wi-Fi Devices, enter a unique device name in the Device Name field and enter the device's MAC address in the MAC Address field.  Click the ADD button.  The device will now appear in the Wi-Fi Control List. 
    
    NOTE 1: To locate the MAC address of a Wi-Fi device that is not currently connected, check the device documentation for instructions.
    
    NOTE 2: Repeat steps 10 - 11 to add additional MAC Addresses.  When the Save Filter Settings button is pressed, new Wi-Fi clients will not appear under Auto-Learned Wi-Fi Devices.  They will need to be entered under the Manually-Added Wi-Fi Devices section.
     
11. Click the Save Filter Settings button.  The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > MAC Filtering page will refresh.
    
    NOTE 1: Wi-Fi clients on the list will briefly disconnect and reconnect and Wi-Fi clients not on the list will disconnect.
    
    NOTE 2: New Wi-Fi clients cannot connect to the Wi-Fi network until the MAC address is added to the Allow list.
    
    NOTE 3: It is recommended to also configure the other Wi-Fi networks from the SSID menu. 
    
    

1. On the left-hand menu, click the Connection link then click the Wi-Fi link.
    
2. Click the MAC Filtering sub-menu link.  The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > MAC Filtering page will appear.
    
3. Under the MAC Filtering Settings section, click the SSID drop-down menu to select the SSID to configure.
   
   NOTE: By default, the primary Wi-Fi network and Guest Wi-Fi network are available in the SSID menu.  When split mode is enabled, the SSID is individually broadcast over the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 5 GHz High, and 6 GHz radio and will be available options in the SSID menu.  
   
    
4. Click the MAC Filtering Mode drop-down menu and select the Allow-ALL option.
    
5. Click the Save Filter Settings button.  The Gateway > Connection > Wi-Fi > MAC Filtering page will refresh.
   
   NOTE 1: Wi-Fi clients on the allow or deny list will briefly disconnect and reconnect.
   
   NOTE 2: It is recommended to also configure the other Wi-Fi networks from the SSID menu.