SBG7580-AC: Restrict Wi-Fi Clients

• None - All Wireless clients are allowed on the wireless network.
• Whitelist - Wireless clients added to the list are allowed.
• Blacklist - Wireless clients added to the list are not allowed.

NOTE 2: Even if a client is allowed by MAC Address Control to connect to the Wi-Fi network, it will still need an encryption key to connect (if encryption is enabled for that Wi-Fi network). 

Requirement

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.  The Login page will appear.
   
   NOTE: 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 by-pass the alert screen, refer to article # 18181 - Alert Message for Web Manager Access.
    
2. On the Login page, enter admin in the User Name field.
    
3. Enter password or a customized password in the Password field.
   
   NOTE: When using the default password to login, it may be required to set a unique password to proceed to the Web Manager.  For assistance with Web Manager Access, refer to article # 18248 – SBG7580-AC: Web Manager Access.
    
4. Click the Apply button.  The Alert!! window will appear.
   
   
    
5. The Alerts!! window includes information about the Parental Control via the Secure Home Internet Service mobile app available on the Google Play Store (Android) and App Store (iOS).
   • Check the Do not show this window again box and click the Close button to stop the alert window from appearing during the next login.
   • Click the Close button to bypass the alert window.  The alert window will appear during the next login.
     
     
6. On the System Basic Setup page, click the LAN Setup link on the top menu.  The LAN Settings page will appear.
   
   
    
7. Click the Client List link on the left hand-menu.  The Client List page will appear.
   
   
    
8. On the Client List page, copy the MAC Addresses of the devices to be used for MAC Address Control.  In addition, verify the Type as it will determine what the Wi-Fi client has connected to either the Wireless 2.4 GHz or Wireless GHz network or both.
   
   
    
9. Determine the option to Configure MAC Address.
   • Click here to Configure MAC Access Control for Whitelist
   • Click here to Configure MAC Access Control for Blacklist

1. Click the Wireless 2.4 GHz or Wireless 5 GHz link on the top menu.
   
   NOTE: The Wireless 2.4 GHz is selected to demonstrate.
   
   
    
2. Click the MAC Address Control link on the left-hand menu.  The MAC Address Control page will appear.
   
   
    
3. On the MAC Address Control page, click the Add button.  The Add MAC Address pop-up window will appear.
   
   
    
4. On the Add MAC Address pop-up window, enter the MAC Address into the MAC Address field.
    
5. Click the Add MAC Address button. The MAC Address Control page will appear.
   
   NOTE: Repeat steps 3 -5 to add additional MAC Addresses.
   
   
    
6. On the MAC Address Control page, click the Apply button.  The MAC Address Control page will refresh.
   
   NOTE: If the setup is configured on a Wi-Fi client the Wi-Fi connection may drop after clicking the Apply button and may require a manual reconnect to the Wi-Fi network when it is back up.
   
   
    
7. Click the MAC Address Filter Type drop-down menu and select Whitelist.
    
8. Click the Apply button.  The MAC Address Control page will refresh.
   
   NOTE 1: If the setup is configured on a Wi-Fi client the Wi-Fi connection may drop after clicking the Apply button and may require a manual reconnect to the Wi-Fi network when it is back up.
   
   NOTE 2: In the example below, the MAC Address Filtering Type for the Wireless 2.4 GHz has been set to Whitelist.  As a result, Wi-Fi clients added to the MAC Address Filter List are only allowed on the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.  Wi-Fi clients not on the list are blocked from connecting to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. 
   
   NOTE 3: It is recommended to configure the Wireless 5 GHz for Whitelist.  If desired repeat step 3 - 8 under the Wireless 5 GHz.
   
   

1. Click the Wireless 2.4 GHz or Wireless 5 GHz link on the top menu.
   
   NOTE: The Wireless 2.4 GHz is selected to demonstrate.
   
   
    
2. Click the MAC Address Control link on the left-hand menu.  The MAC Address Control page will appear.
   
   
    
3. On the MAC Address Control page, verify that there are no MAC Addresses listed under MAC Address Filter List.
   
   NOTE: If there are MAC Addresses listed verify if those are the MAC Address that will be block from connecting to the 2.4 GHz network.  Otherwise select them and click the delete button.  
    
4. Click the MAC Address Filter Type drop-down menu and select Blacklist.
    
5. Click the Apply button.  The MAC Address Control page will refresh.
   
   NOTE: If the setup is configured on a Wi-Fi client the Wi-Fi connection may drop after clicking the Apply button and may require a manual reconnect to the Wi-Fi network when it is back up.
   
   
    
6. Click the Add button.  The Add MAC Address pop-up window will appear.
   
   
    
7. On the Add MAC Address pop-up window, enter the MAC Address into the MAC Address field.
    
8. Click the Add MAC Address button. The MAC Address Control page will appear.
   
   NOTE: Repeat steps 6 - 8 to add additional MAC Addresses.
   
   
    
9. On the MAC Address Control page, click the Apply button.  The MAC Address Control page will refresh.
   
   NOTE 1: If the setup is configured on a Wi-Fi client the Wi-Fi connection may drop after clicking the Apply button and may require a manual reconnect to the Wi-Fi network when it is back up.
   
   NOTE 2: In the example below, the MAC Address Filtering Type for the Wireless 2.4 GHz band has been set to Blacklist.  As a result, Wi-Fi clients added to the MAC Address Filter List are blocked from connecting to the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.  Wi-Fi clients not on the list are allowed to connect to the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network
   
   NOTE 3: NOTE: It is recommended to configure the Wireless 5 GHz for Blacklist.  Repeat steps 3 - 9 under the Wireless 5 GHz.