Administrator Guide
Configuring the MAC Authentication Plugin
Different vendors format the client MAC address in different ways—for example:
l 112233AABBCC
l 11:22:33:aa:bb:cc
l 11-22-33-AA-BB-CC
W-ClearPass Guest supports adjusting the expected format of a MAC address. To configure formatting of
separators and case in the address, as well as user detection and device filtering for views, go to
Administration > Plugin Manager and click the Configuration link for the MAC Authentication plugin.
The MAC Authentication Configuration page opens.
Figure 456 MAC Authentication Plugin Configuration
Field Description
MAC Detect (Required) If selected, users can be detected by their MACaddress, providing access to user
configuration for headers, footers, etc. on login and registration pages. Requires a vendor that
passed the MAC address as part of the redirect.
Because a passed MAC address can easily be changed by the user, personal details should not be
displayed.
Device Filter Specifies which views should not display devices (user accounts with the “mac_auth”field set).
Views that can be specified include:
l Manage Accounts
l Manage Multiple Accounts
Save
Configuration
Saves your changes.
Table 298: The Configure MAC Authentication Form
On the controller, the fields look as follows:
Figure 457 MAC Authentication Profile
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