Set up MAC filtering Media Access Control or MAC – A 12 digit address attached to network device. Pocket PC’s PSP, Laptops, Desktop etc all have a MAC address. it can be hard to find a MAC address depending on the hardware used. However the time spent securing this section will prevent hackers from walking straight into your network and stealing information. For Windows desktop users click Start, then Run, then type cmd in the text box. The type ipconfig/all in the Dos Window. 12 digit Physical Address is the MAC address.

Basically the MAC filters devices from accessing your wireless modem. By identifying who can access your wireless modem adds a further security layer to your network. To enable MAC filtering, open your wireless modem software and enter the MAC address of those hardware you grant access to. Usually found under Security Settings of your modem control panel.

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