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[FNAKFHE]

I currently have more than 20 item to connect to my network (pda, computers laptop, desktop)

I do not use any encrypting on the wireless, it slows down the file transfer,

To block my next door nighbors from steeling my internet i use MAC filtering.

The only problem is my list is longer than the allowed 20 MAC address you may use on the filter page.

May you please allow me to enter more (like 50) mac address in the network filter page?

thank you kindly DLink.

[smlunatick]

The MAC filtering system has lost popularity as it can be defeated.

WiFi Wireless Encryption Security WPA and  WPA2 is much better at controlling access to your network.  As for your download speed problem, this is another problem and you would need to give details on this problem.

[davevt31]

Your friends can just run a packet sniffer and get one of your mac addresses and clone it.  The only way to secure your wireless is to password protect your wireless network.

You should not notice any speed degradation when using encryption.

[Lycan]

The units resources only allow for 24 entries. If you need mroe then I suggest looking at a DGL-4500 as it does not have a pre-determined amount of entries.

[Demonized]

I know that model is more expensive.

However, this is not a hardware issue,

this issue is a simple FW flash, and im makeing this request here so that next FW we may have more than 24 entries.

however, I would like to think you kindly for requesting me to spend 200 dollers on a new router, when i have a N draft router alreadty form dlink.

Mr. Dlink, please add in the next FW flash a update so we can add more than 24 entries to the MAC allow list.

Thank you kindly MR. Dlink.

...for a feature that does not add any (let's be honest) security or blocking whatsoever? Encryption has a very minor impact on tranfers

[JBattin]

I agree with doing the increase.  I use both filtering and encrypting (I'm a little paranoid I will admit).  When the AP is separated out from the router you don't use as many addresses as you do with it combined.  24 is too small.

[Demonized]

And  don't forget this a home/small business router. 24 attached devices is not even by far an avarage number for home use, and for business use the number also supercedes the small enterprise qualification. Not a scientific rule, but in other lines of business this size would require a more professional approach to connectivity.

[tentimes]

Thanks for the idea of doing this instead of encryption. I am wondering is it very safe though? If someone can sniff your packets (that sounds a bit wude!) then I suppose they can tell what **** you are watching upstairs on your laptop, what information you put into websites that don't use https for entering address and other personal information, what your facebook site says, all the posts you make on internet forums (stop watching me!!), when you order an indian online so they might be able to stand outside your door and intercept said curry, what date you booked your holidays for, any unecnrypted p2p downloads you have going in bittorrent - what's that movie?, etc... But I might still do it anyway as I am a bit voyeuristic. Bon Voyage and happy surfing!

[tentimes]

Have a sense of humour man I'm only kidding around. And I did seriously consider it, but then I thought it might not be worth it.

[Demonized]

Im sure your not reading my post correctly.


I have 1080p video, and this video is sting on a server, i use G 802.11 to stream it from the server to the HD video station.

This works just fine, untill i turn on ENCRYPTION.

the encryption will take the 54mb which is 54/8 = 6.75 MB per second and slow the transfer rate down (becuase as im saying encryption has over head)

this slowdown of transfer rate will cause the HD video to ploay choppy. (if i fhard Draft N NIC then i would not worried but im not rich)

So if we do not use encryption then we would not see the overhead ossicoated with WAP WEP.

thank you for the new FW DLink.

See my other post concerning the number of attached devices and router classification. Just a hunch, but I think you won't see this request being acknowledged.

[FNAKFHE]

See my other post concerning the number of attached devices and router classification. Just a hunch, but I think you won't see this request being acknowledged.

Im not sure what you want, but im sure you dont work at dLink, so please stop post meaning less reply's

your not exactly clear in any of your responses includeing your "other post"

Just delete your post from my threed please,

Im only posting this in hope that someone at DLink will see our request and mention it to the people that write the FW and make it a request.

[jason1722x]

The units resources only allow for 24 entries. If you need mroe then I suggest looking at a DGL-4500 as it does not have a pre-determined amount of entries.

Quote from: FNAKFHE on August 18, 2009, 10:51:45 AM
I know that model is more expensive.

However, this is not a hardware issue,

this issue is a simple FW flash, and im makeing this request here so that next FW we may have more than 24 entries.

however, I would like to think you kindly for requesting me to spend 200 dollers on a new router, when i have a N draft router alreadty form dlink.

Mr. Dlink, please add in the next FW flash a update so we can add more than 24 entries to the MAC allow list.

Thank you kindly MR. Dlink.


Shame on you Lycan! Shame Shame Shame!

[jason1722x]

...for a feature that does not add any (let's be honest) security or blocking whatsoever? Encryption has a very minor impact on tranfers

Demonized this guy is an I-d-i-o-t don't waste your time.

[FNAKFHE]

Im not an idiot,

when useing Wireless G transfer rate is about 6.75MB/s but when we turn on the encryption it is reduced below that rate.

if i turn on encryption the transfer rate is about 4-5MB/s

that small decrease in transfer rate is the diffrance from 1080p video playing smoth or choppy!

so if i keep MAC filer on it will save me from the nighbors who use my internet for free.

why are you attacking me?

[Lycan]

Quote from: FNAKFHE on August 18, 2009, 10:51:45 AM
I know that model is more expensive.

However, this is not a hardware issue,

this issue is a simple FW flash, and im makeing this request here so that next FW we may have more than 24 entries.

however, I would like to think you kindly for requesting me to spend 200 dollers on a new router, when i have a N draft router alreadty form dlink.

Mr. Dlink, please add in the next FW flash a update so we can add more than 24 entries to the MAC allow list.

Thank you kindly MR. Dlink.


Shame on you Lycan! Shame Shame Shame!

It absolutley is a hardware limitation. The platform for that model has a specific amount of storage for configurations. We will not increase the number of MAC filters. End of discussion.
Jason you'd be wise to listen to what the mods say instead of simply making things up as you go along.

Seeing as we've gone over this in MANY other threads, I'm going to lock this thread. If someone feels I've done them a disservice, please, feel free to PM me with a valid, realistic agruement that is on topic and contains facts.

 -Lycan