Proxim AP-2000 manual Configuring MAC Access

Performing Advanced Configuration

MAC Access

The MAC Access sub-tab allows you to build a list of stations, identified by their MAC addresses, authorized to access the network through the AP. The list is stored inside each AP within your network. Note that you must reboot the AP for any changes to the MAC Access Control Table to take effect.

The “MAC ACL Status” parameter (configurable on the SSID/VLAN -> Wireless sub-tab) is per VLAN if VLAN Management is enabled. All other parameters besides “MAC ACL Status” are configured per AP, even if VLAN is enabled.

Configuring MAC Access

NOTE

MAC Access Control status is enabled or disabled when configuring each Security Profile.

•Operation Type: Choose between Passthru and Block. This determines how the stations identified in the MAC Access Control Table are filtered.

•If set to Passthru, only the addresses listed in the Control Table will pass through the bridge.

•If set to Block, the bridge will block traffic to or from the addresses listed in the Control Table.

•MAC Access Control Table: Click Add to create a new entry. Click Edit to change an existing entry. Each entry contains the following field:

– MAC Address: Enter the wireless client’s MAC address.

– Comment: Enter an optional comment such as the client’s name.

•Status: The entry is enabled automatically when saved (so the Status field is only visible when editing an entry). You can also disable or delete entries by changing this field’s value.

NOTE

For larger networks that include multiple Access Points, you may prefer to maintain this list on a centralized location using the MAC Access Control Via RADIUS Authentication.

Figure 4-24 MAC Access Configuration Screen

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