SMC Networks 2552W-G2, User Manual

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Advanced Configuration
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• The access point can also operate in a 802.1X supplicant mode. This enables the
access point itself to be authenticated with a RADIUS server using a configured
MD5 user name and password. This prevents rogue access points from gaining
access to the network.
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: Disabled)
• Disabled: No checks are performed on an associating station’s MAC address.
• Local MAC: The MAC address of the associating station is compared against the
local database stored on the access point. Use the Local MAC Authentication
section of this web page to set up the local database, and configure all access
points in the wireless network service area with the same MAC address database.