Troubleshooting Tips for MAC Address Filtering
If any of the computers do not re-establish communication, check these items:
• Make sure the number of entries in the MAC address table on the wireless router is the same as the number of computers with wireless NICs in your network.
• Disable the MAC address restriction, reboot the computer that is not connecting properly, and see if it re-establishes a connection. If it does, repeat these instructions and add the “missing” MAC address from the computer.
• If all else fails, manually enter the MAC address for the computer’s wireless NIC. You can find the MAC address usually on a sticker label attached to either the NIC itself or the package it came in.
• Remember that if you upgrade your NIC or ...
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