SMC Networks SMC2555W-AG manual Authentication

System Configuration

Authentication

Wireless clients can be authenticated for network access by checking their MAC address against the local database configured on the access point, or by using the IEEE 802.1x network access authentication protocol to look up their MAC addresses on a RADIUS server. The 802.1x protocol can also be configured to check other user credentials such as a user name and password.

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 SMC2555W-AG or remotely on a central RADIUS server. (Default: Local MAC)

•Local MAC: The MAC address of the associating station is compared against the local database stored on the access

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