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Configuring MAC Address Authentication

MAC address authentication controls a user's network access rights based on the user's interface and MAC address. The user does not need to install any client software. The user device MAC address is used as the user name and password. When detecting the user's MAC address the first time, the network access device starts authenticating the user.

Pre-configuration Tasks

MAC address authentication only provides a user authentication solution. To implement this solution, the AAA function must also be configured. Therefore, complete the following tasks before you configure MAC address authentication:

  • Configure the authentication domain and AAA scheme on the AAA client.
  • Configure the user name and password on the RADIUS or HWTACACS server if RADIUS or HWTACACS authentication is used.
  • Configure the user name and password manually on the network access device if local authentication is used.

For the configuration of AAA client, see AAA Configuration.

Parent Topic: NAC Configuration (Common Mode)
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