Setting up the WiFi MAC Filters feature using the Linksys app

The WiFi MAC Filters option of the Linksys app is a security feature that either allows or blocks specific MAC addresses from connecting to your WiFi.
 
To configure the WiFi MAC Filters feature, follow the steps below.
 
Step 1:
Connect your mobile device to your router's WiFi then open the Linksys app.
 
Step 2:
Log in to your Linksys cloud account.  If you are using an iOS device, click here.  If you are using an Android™ device, click here.
 
Step 3:

On the Dashboard, tap the menu icon on the upper-left corner.

 
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Step 4:
Tap Advanced Settings and select WiFi MAC Filters.
 
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Step 5:
Tap Edit at the top-right corner of the screen to change the WiFi MAC Filters settings.

 
Step 6:
Select which WiFi MAC Filter to use.  

 
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Allow Access – Only MAC addresses in the list are allowed to join the network.  Enter the MAC address of the wireless device you want to allow access, then tap Add a Rule.  Alternatively, you may tap on the Select from device list option.  Make sure to tap Save at the top-right corner of the screen.

Deny Access – All MAC addresses except those in the list are allowed to join the network.  Enter the MAC address of the device you want to deny access, then tap Add a Rule.  Alternatively, you may tap on the Select from device list option.  Make sure to tap Save at the top-right corner of the screen.

NOTE:  If you choose to disable this feature, tap Off and Save to apply the changes.
 

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