Dell PowerConnect 8024F User's Guide - Page 199

• Blocked Status - Indicates whether authentication attempts to the captive portal are currently blocked. Use the Block and Unblock buttons to control the blocked status. If the CP is blocked, users cannot gain access to the network through the CP. Use this function to temporarily protect the network during unexpected events, such as denial of service attacks. • Authenticated Users - Shows the number of users that successfully authenticated to this captive portal and are currently using the portal. The following buttons are available on the CP Activation and Activity page: • Block-Click Block to prevent users from gaining access to the network through the selected captive portal. • Unblock-If the Blocked Status of the selected captive portal is Blocked, click Unblock to allow access to the network through the captive portal. Interface Activation Status The Interface Activation Status page shows information for every interface assigned to a captive portal instance. To view interface activation status information, click System →Captive Portal →Interface Activation Status. Figure 6-80. Interface Activation Status The Interface Activation Status page contains the following fields: Configuring System Information 199