To monitor the status of the network, you must use special programs. In the event that your network was created using a router or Wi-Fi adapter, control can be carried out by their own programs of these devices.
Necessary
Wi-Fi adapter
Instructions
Step 1
Create a network using a Wi-Fi adapter. You need to choose a device that can create your own access points, and not connect to existing ones. Take the ASUS PCI-G31 adapter as an example.
Step 2
The standard drivers for this device are only suitable for the Windows XP operating system. Those wishing to configure this equipment in the Windows Seven or Vista environment can use the drivers from Ralink. Connect the wireless device to your computer and install the software supplied with the Wi-Fi adapter.
Step 3
Run the installed program. Open the Config menu and go to the SoftAP tab. Now check the box next to Sofp AP Mode. Find the Internet item and check the box next to the Enable ICS parameter. Be sure to select your internet connection in the Available network Connections field. Click the Apply button to apply the selected parameters.
Step 4
Connect one or more laptops to the created access point. Check if your mobile computers are connected to the Internet. Now open the Wi-Fi adapter setup program. Select the Status menu and go to the Association Table tab. The list that opens will display the MAC addresses of the devices connected to your access point. This menu does not allow changing the connection settings.
Step 5
To allow or disallow specific devices to connect to your network, go to the Config menu. Open the Access Control tab. Now select Accept from the Access Control Policy menu. In the Access Control List field, enter the MAC address of the device that you want to allow access to the network. Click the Add button. Repeat this algorithm to add new devices. Click the Apply button to save the changes.
