Hide Wi-Fi name
Important: Before following these steps, be sure to store your Wi-Fi network name and password in a safe location. You’ll have to manually enter them after your network name is hidden.
- Go to your gateway settings.
- Select Home Networks and then Wireless Settings.
- Uncheck the Enable SSID Broadcast box on the Configure Wireless Network screen.
- Select Save.
MAC address filtering
Set up your Wi-Fi gateway so that it only connects to devices by MAC address. This makes your connections more secure. When you turn on MAC address filtering, only devices that you select can connect to your network.
FYI: Make sure you have the MAC address for each device you want to access your Wi-Fi home network. Every device will have its own process to find its MAC address. Check your service documentation or manufacturer’s website for detailed instructions.
- Go to your gateway settings.
- Select Home Network, then Wireless Settings.
- Choose Edit Mac Filtering in Configure Wireless Network.
- Check Enable.
- Enter the MAC address for each device you wish to allow network access and select Add to List.
- Select Save.
Port forwarding
When you set up port forwarding, you set up rules to tell the gateway to route data sent or received on a port to a specific IP address on your home network.
Important: Use port forwarding with caution. It may allow others to access devices in your home without your knowledge.
To open a port for user-defined applications:
- Go to your gateway settings.
- Select Settings, then Firewall.
- Choose Applications, Pinholes and DMZ. If you get a warning message, restart your Wi-Fi gateway. Then, continue with these steps.
- Find Select a Computer and choose the device name or IP address for the device you wish to open a port for.
- Look for Edit firewall settings for this computer and select Allow individual application(s).
- Choose the application from the list and select Add to move it to Hosted Applications. If your application isn't in the list:
- Select Add a new user-defined application.
- Enter a name for the application or device in Application Name.
- Select the appropriate Protocol button.
- Enter the port(s) you wish to open for From and To.
- Leave Protocol Timeout and Map to Host Port blank unless you want to define manually.
- Choose the Application Type you're setting up for port forwarding. If your device or application isn't listed, leave it set at None (Default).
- Select Add Definition. Repeat as needed.
- Select Back when all applications have been added. Your new applications will display in the Applications list.
- Select Done when your selections are in Hosted Applications.
