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Hello Guys, This document covers how to enable and configure Mac Filtering in Cisco Wireless Controllers(Cisco WLC). We are providing the screenshots for more understanding and visibility. If you need any help please contact us.

You should know the basic configuration of WLC through GUI. The information given is base on all Cisco Wireless Controllers.

Note:
After enabling Mac Filtering in any WLAN, No one cannot connect without Mac filtering even if they know the password.

Management Tip:

If you need any issue regarding any configuration, you can contact us for understanding.


Lets Start,
                 Pic-01: WLAN> Edit > Check on Mac Filtering

                                                                         (Pic-01)


In Pic-01,  For enabling Mac Filtering on any SSID. You need to enable Mac Filtering in WLAN as mentioned in the above picture.

Note: By default Mac Filterdisabledisbaled on WLAN.

     Pic-02:  Security> AAA > Mac Filtering


                                                                         (Pic-02)

In Pic-02, Go in Security tab then Press AAA in the left side column and select MAC Filtering.



After pressing Mac Filtering, Now press New tab in the right side of the column in (Pic0-3).


                                                                               (Pic-03)






 Pic-04:  Security> AAA > Mac Filtering > New 


                                                                    (Pic-04)

In Pic-04, 

• Mac Address:  Provide Mac address, you want to allow through Mac Filtering.
• Profile Name:   Provide Profile you want to allow for this user
• Description: You can mention user information here
• IP Address:  If you want to assign any static IP to the user, mention here
• Interface Name:  Provide your interface to the user.

Hello Guys, Today I want to show you, How we can create SSID on Cisco Wireless controller through GUI. This document is covered for all Cisco WLC models. In coming days we have the plan to provide you the complete quick steps for configuration of WLC.

                                                                       (Pic-01)

In Pic-01, Press WLAN tab then Press Go to create new SSID.

                                                                       (Pic-02)

In Pic-02, Now write your profile name and SSID to broadcast then press Apply

Type:  Select WLAN
Profile Name: Set any name according to your scenario.
SSID: Mention your SSID you want to broadcast.





After apply, you will see the under mentioned details

                                                                     (Pic-03)
In Pic-03, Enable Status by check and provide your interface then check the broadcast  SSID then Apply.








                                                                     (Pic-04)

In Pic-04, Check PSK then provide the required password then Apply

Tip:

•  Password line only show once you check the PSK 
• If someone not able to connect with this SSID then please check WPA Policy (Some laptop driver not supported WPS2 in some cases)

In Pic, Now you are done to create a new SSID on WLC.


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