Specifications

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Chapter 16
Configuring Captive Portal Authentication with
Web UI
Alcatel switches provide the ability to allow wireless users to authenticate
through a web-based portal. Captive portal authentication may be completed
over an SSL connection, however it provides no security for user data after
authentication has occurred. Captive Portal authentication should only be
used in environments where encryption id not required.
Configure Captive Portal Authentication by navigating to the Configuration >
Authentication Methods > Captive Portal
page.
The following options and parameters may be configured using Web UI.
Authentication Enabled Check or uncheck this box to enable or
disable Captive Portal Authentication.