MAC addresses are fixed. And each network card or networking device has it's own code. It is something that is set by the manufacturer.
The best way is to go to the ';Command Prompt';. With XP, press Start/Run. In the window type ';cmd'; and hit enter, that will bring up a DOS box. At the cursor, enter:
IPCONFIG /ALL.
That will give you detailed information about your network cards, including the MAC address. It will look something like this:
00-11-d8-b3-3c-95
This is a fixed address, and never changes. Once you have this, access the router administration menu, and go to where you enter the MAC addresses. Put in the address for each computer you want to have access, and make sure you save them. Once that is done, you go to the security area, and set it to ignore any MAC that is not already entered.
Make sure that you have the correct addresses in BEFORE you do this. Otherwise, you will not be able to access your router. If that happens, simply follow the directions to reset it back to Factory Default.
I find MAC address to be the most secure way to lock down a router. There are programs that can pull out WAP addresses with time, but MAC addresses are almost impossible to capture and duplicate.MAC Address Aunthentication?
First get your MAC address for your wireless adapter. If you have 2 adapters make sure you get one for wireless and not for your nic. ipconfig /all will show you everything.
login to your router. find your router's wireless preferences. there you will see mac filter / restriction list. right now its probably set to none. you can edit the list and enter your mac address. save your changes.
make sure you enter your mac address right otherwise you wont be able to get to it using your wireless network.
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