Syntax
mac-authentication session-timeout <minutes>
minutes - Re-authentication interval. (Range: 0-1440)
Default
0 (disabled)
Command Mode
Global Configuration
show authentication
This command shows all 802.1x authentication settings, as well as the address filter table.
Syntax
show authentication
Command Mode
Exec
Using the Web Management Interface
From the main menu, click Authentication. If you want to use MAC Authentication, select Local MAC
or Radius MAC from the drop-down list. For Local MAC authentication, enter the MAC addresses in
the provided text field and set the appropriate permission. For Radius MAC authentication, a
configured RADIUS server must be available on the network and the connection settings entered on
the RADIUS page of the Web interface. Click Apply.
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 access point or remotely on a central RADIUS server.
(Default: Local MAC)
November 2006
© 2006 Foundry Networks, Inc.
Wireless Client Authentication
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