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How do I setup filters on my wireless router?
IP Filters
IP filters block access to ports or a series of ports from an IP address on the LAN. For example, if you did not want the computer with IP address 192.168.0.100 to access the Internet, then you would block that IP address from accessing port 80.
Step 1 Open a web browser and type the IP address of the wireless router in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.1). Press Enter.
Step 2 The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.
Step 3 Click the Advanced tab and then click Filters to the left.
Step 4 Select IP Filters using the radio buttons.
Step 5 Select the Enabled radio button.
Step 6 In the first field next to IP enter the IP address you want to block access from. If you want this to apply to a range of IP addresses, then enter the ending IP address in the second field.
Step 7 In the first field next to Port enter the port you want to block. To block a range of ports, enter the ending port number in the second field. Then select the protocol type (TCP, UDP, or Both) using the drop-down list next to Protocol Type.
Step 8 Next to schedule select Always using the radio buttons to continuously enable this filter, or select the From radio button to set a schedule using the time and day drop-down boxes below.
Step 9 Click Apply and then click Continue to save the new settings.
URL Blocking
URL Blocking is used to block web sites that contain certain keywords.
Step 1 Open a web browser and type the IP address of the wireless router in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.1). Press Enter.
Step 2 The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.
Step 3 Click the Advanced tab and then click Filters to the left.
Step 4 Select URL Blocking using the radio buttons.
Step 5 Select Enabled using the radio buttons.
Step 6 In the text box below enter a keyword to block. To delete a keyword, select it from the box below the text box, and click Delete.
Step 7 Click Apply to add the keyword to the list.
MAC Filters
MAC Filters allow you to allow or deny access to the LAN by specifying MAC addresses.
Step 1 Open a web browser and type the IP address of the wireless router in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.1). Press Enter.
Step 2 The default username is admin (all lower case) and the (default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.
Step 3 Click the Advanced tab and then click Filters to the left.
Step 4 Select MAC Filters using the radio buttons.
Step 5 In the section MAC Filters, select the radio button for the mode you would like to use.
Disabled - Disables this feature and will allow all wireless clients to connect.
Allow - Blocks all clients except for what you enter in the list.
Deny - Allows all clients except for what you enter in the list.
Step 6 Enter the name used to identify the entry next to Name.
Step 7 Enter the Ethernet MAC address that you wish to Allow or Deny next to MAC Address.
Step 8 Click Apply and then click Continue to save the new settings.
Domain Blocking
Domain blocking lets you allow or deny access to certain websites.
Step 1 Open a web browser and type the IP address of the wireless router in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.1). Press Enter.
Step 2 The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.
Step 3 Click the Advanced tab and then click Filters to the left.
Step 4 Select Domain Blocking using the radio buttons.
Step 5 In the section Domain Blocking, select the radio button for the mode that you would like to use.
Disabled - Disable this feature and will allow all clients on the LAN to access any website.
Allow - Permits access to all websites except domains specified in the Blocked Domains section.
Deny - Allows access only to domain specified in the Permitted Domains section.
Step 6 In the Permitted Domains section, enter a domain to permit.
In the Blocked Domains section, enter a domain to block.
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To delete a keyword, select it and click the Delete button.
Step 7 Click Apply to add the domain the list.
Feb 16, 2006 |
D-Link Express EtherNetwork DI-604 Router
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