D-Link DWC-2000 User Manual - Page 34

Section 3 - Basic Configuration Step #5: Select MAC Authentication Mode MAC authentication is useful in networks that operate in Open mode to grant and deny access to clients with specific MAC addresses. MAC Authentication can also be used in conjunction with 802.1X security methods, in which case MAC Authentication is done prior to 802.1X authentication. To enable MAC authentication, wireless clients must first be authenticated by the Unified Access Point (UAP) in order to connect to the network. The wireless controller provides two MAC Authentication Mode, the white-list or the black-list. White-list: Select this option to grant access to any wireless clients with MAC addresses that are specified in the MAC Authentication database or RADIUS server, and are not explicitly denied access. If the MAC address is not in the database, then access will be denied to the client. Black-list: Select this option to deny access to any wireless clients with MAC addresses that are specified in the MAC Authentication database or RADIUS server, and are not explicitly granted access. If the MAC address is not in the database, then access will be granted to the client. 1. Click Wireless > General > General. 2. Next to Client MAC Authentication Mode, select Black-list or White-list. Click Save. D-Link DWC-2000 User Manual 34