How to set up MAC Address Filtering on an ASUS RT-AC68U Wireless Router

Description: This article will show how to set up wireless MAC Address filtering on an ASUS RT-AC68U Wireless Router. This can be set up to either allow only certain devices to access the wireless network, or denying access to particular devices by the device’s unique MAC (Physical) Address.

  1. Open a web browser, type 192.168.1.1 into the address bar, and then press Enter.
    Browser Address Bar
  2. Enter the administrator username and password and then click OK. (The default username and password are both admin).
    Browser Authentication
  3. From the advanced menu on the left side, click Wireless.
    Asus Router Wireless Advanced Settings
  4. Click the Wireless MAC Filter tab at the top of the screen.
    Router Wireless MAC Filter
  5. Choose either 2.4GHz or 5GHz as the frequency that will be used for the filter.
    Router Wireless Frequency
  6. Next to Enable MAC Filter, select Yes.
    Router MAC Filter Settings
  7. Set the MAC Filter Mode to either Accept or Reject depending on the type of filter that will be used.
    Router MAC Filter Settings
  8. In the MAC Filter List, enter the MAC Address of the device that will either be granted or denied access. Then, click the add button.
    Router MAC Filter Settings
  9. A device can be removed from the filter by clicking the remove button.
    Router MAC Filter Settings
  10. Once the devices have been added, click the apply button to save the changes.
    Apply to Save Changes

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