How to configure Access Control on TL-MR3020 (Router mode-new logo)

Access Control is used to block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) based on a list of blocked devices (Blacklist) or a list of allowed devices (Whitelist).

I want to: Block or allow specific client devices to access my network (via wired or wireless).

Here takes TL-MR3020 for demonstration.

1. Log in the router. For instruction, please refer to How to log into the web management page of TL-MR3020 (new logo)?

2. For 3G/4G router, wireless router and WISP client router mode, go to Advanced > Security > Access Control.

For access point or repeater/bridge mode, go to Wireless>Access Control.

3. Enable Access Control.

4. Select the access mode to either block (recommended) or allow the device(s) in the list.

To block specific device(s)

1) Select Blacklist and click Save.

2) Select the device(s) to be blocked in the Online Devices table by ticking the checkbox (es).

3) Click Block above the Online Devices table. The selected devices will be added to Devices in Blacklist automatically.

To allow specific device(s)

1) Select Whitelist and click Save.

2) Click Add in the Devices in Whitelist section. Enter the Device Name and MAC Address (You can copy and paste the information from the Online Devices list if the device is connected to your network).

3) Click OK.

Done! Now you can block or allow specific client devices to access your network (via wired or wireless) using the Blacklist or Whitelist.

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