Administrator Guide

credentials. A registration can be converted to create a MAC device instead of standard guest credentials.
This requires a vendor to pass a MAC parameter in the redirect URL. W-ClearPass Guest does not support
querying the controller or DHCP servers for the client's MAC based on IP.
To edit the registration form fields, go to Configuration > Forms and Views. In the guest_register row,
click the Edit Fields link. The Customize Form Fields page opens. If you do not see mac or mac_auth in the list,
click the Customize fields link above the list. Click the Edit link in the field’s row. In the Define Custom Field
form, edit the registration form fields:
l Add or enable mac
n UI: Hidden field
n Field Required: checked
n Validator: IsValidMacAddress
l Add or enable mac_auth
n UI: Hidden field
l Any other expiration options, role choice, surveys, and so on can be entered as usual.
Figure 8 Modify fields
l Edit the receipt form fields:
n Edit username to be a Hidden field
n Edit password to be a Hidden field
l Adjust any headers or footers as needed.
When the visitor registers, they should be able to still log in via the Log In button. The MAC will be passed as
their username and password via standard captive portal means.
The account will only be visible on the List Devices page.
If the guest logs out and reconnects, they should be immediately logged in without being redirected to the
captive portal page.
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