Hide Wi-Fi info
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. Then, choose your equipment type to get detailed instructions.
- Go to your gateway settings.
- Select Wireless in Top Networking Features.
- Find the Network area and select Disabled from the SSID Broadcast drop-down.
- Select Save.
MAC address filtering
Set up your All-Fi Hub 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 Wireless in Top Networking Features.
- Select Enable under MAC Filtering, Edit Blocked/Allowed Device.
- Enter the MAC address for each device.
- Select Add to List, then Save.
Port forwarding
Important: Use port forwarding with caution. It may allow others to access devices in your home without your knowledge.
- Go to your gateway settings.
- Select Settings, then Firewall, then Applications, Pinholes and DMZ. If you get a warning message, restart your Wi-Fi gateway. Then, continue with these steps.
- Choose the device name or IP address in Select a computer for the device you wish to open a port for. If the IP address or device name isn’t listed, enter it in the Enter IP Address field and select Choose.
- Select Allow individual applications for Edit firewall settings for this computer.
- Choose the application from the list and then select Add to move it to Hosted Applications. If you don’t see your application in the list:
- Select Add a new user-defined application.
- Enter the name for the application or device in Application Profile Name.
- Select the appropriate Protocol.
- Enter the ports you wish to open for From and To. It's recommended to create a separate entry for each port as opposed to using a port range. In this case the port number should be the same in the From and To fields.
- Choose the type of application you’re setting up for port forwarding from Application Type. If the device or application isn’t listed, leave it set at “-“ default.
- Select Add to list. Repeat as needed for additional applications and devices.
- When all applications or devices have been added, select Back. Your new applications will display in the Applications list.
- Select Done when your selections display in Hosted Applications.