Reference Manual

Security Configuration
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ProSafe 16 AP Wireless Management System WMS5316
Advanced MAC Authentication for Access Point Groups
This lets you block network access privilege of the specified stations through a specific group
of managed wireless access points.
Note: Most networks do not require access point groups. See Chapter 1,
Getting Started for more information about basic settings and
advanced settings for access point groups.
 To set up MAC authentication for only the selected access point group:
1. On the Configuration tab, select Security > Advanced > MAC Authentication:.
2. Click a group tab to select the access point group that will use access control.
3. Select the Turn Access Control On check box if you want the access point to interact only
with stations present in the Trusted Wireless Stations list. This provides an additional layer of
security.
4. Select one of the following databases:
• Local MAC Address Database: The access point will use the local MAC address table
for Access Control.
• Remote MAC Address Database: The access point will use the MAC address table
located on an external RADIUS server on the LAN for access control.
5. Make sure that the correct wireless stations are in the Trusted Wireless Stations list. If you
are using access control, only these stations will be allowed access to the network through
this access point.
- To remove a wireless station from this table, select it and click Delete.
- To add a wireless station to this table, enter its MAC address and click Add.