Tallboy wrote

The below attachment shows using MAC filters in C2300 router mode. This options will not be available in access point mode hope its clear.

Dear All,

I would like to iterate the same issue or 'lack of functionality' for the Archer C9. I have two older C8's set-up manually as Access Points that do allow MAC Filtering succesfully. The C9:

a. Unlike the C8, the C9 cannot be set-up manually as AP;

b. In 'AP Mode', the C9 does not allow MAC Filtering.

Any ideas, solutions?

Thanks,

kurgom86

All,

I have found a solution which works for my Archer C9:

1. Set-up the Router as an Access Point manually

     - Go to 'Network - LAN'

     - Enter the IP address manually within the subnet of the main router (e.g. 192.168.0.x)

     - Enter the subnet mask identically as the subnet mask within the LAN (e.g. 255.255.255.0)

2. Set-up the Wireless Connections and SSID

     - Go to 'Wireless - Wireless Settings'

     - Set-up your 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz SSID

3. Now, we need to bridge the LAN to your Wireless SSID

     - Go to 'System Tools - System Parameters'

     - Under '2.4Ghz Wireless', click 'Enable WDS Bridging'

     - Now, enter the MAC Address of the LAN part to be bridged of the Archer C9 (can be found under 'Network - LAN')

4. Lastly, disable the DHCP server, as the DHCP settings will be received from the main router

     - Go to 'Network - DHCP Server'

     - Untick the box 'Enable DHCP Server'

5. Reboot the Access Point

6. Now, you should be able to access the LAN and WAN, both wired and wireless, and tweak the settings (such as MAC filtering) further!

Hope this was useful.

Best regards,

kurgom86