SMC Networks 2552W-G User Manual page 67

MAC Authentication – You can configure a list of the MAC
addresses for wireless clients that are authorized to access the
network. This provides a basic level of authentication for wireless
clients attempting to gain access to the network. A database of
authorized MAC addresses can be stored locally on the
SMC2552W-G or remotely on a central RADIUS server.
(Default: Local MAC)
Local MAC: The MAC address of the associating station is
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compared against the local database stored on the access
point. The Local MAC Authentication section enables the local
database to be set up.
Radius MAC: The MAC address of the associating station is
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sent to a configured RADIUS server for authentication. When
using a RADIUS authentication server for MAC address
authentication, the server must first be configured in the
Radius window (page 5-9).
• Disable: No checks are performed on an associating station's
MAC address.
Local MAC Authentication – Configures the local MAC
authentication database. The MAC database provides a
mechanism to take certain actions based on a wireless client's
MAC address. The MAC list can be configured to allow or deny
network access to specific clients.
• System Default: Specifies a default action for all unknown
MAC addresses (that is, those not listed in the local MAC
database).
- Deny: Blocks access for all MAC addresses except those
listed in the local database as "allowed."
- Allow: Permits access for all MAC addresses except
those listed in the local database as "denied."
Advanced Configuration
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