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User Manual ENGLISH
WHG-Series Wireless WLAN Controller
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How to enable User Authentication Databases
4.1
Internal Authentication
Internal authentication database is a storage device where users’ credentials in the system may be
inquired for validity. Each type has its own application in different scenarios
Local User Database
On-Demand User Database
Guest User Database
Local User Database
4.1.1
This type of authentication method checks the local database that stores user, often the staff and
credentials internally. The Local user database is designed to store static accounts which will not be
deleted unless manually performed by administrator.
Local User List
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Add: To create one or multiple accounts with account information, including Username, Password,
MAC Address, Group, Account Span, and Remark
Note:
1.
The fields with red asterisk are mandatory fields while the others are optional.
2.
MAC Address field once configured will bind this particular account under the condition that it may
only be granted access using the device specified.
3.
The Group field specifies the group profile of the account being created.
4.
Remark is for any additional note administrator would like to stress. It will be shown on the user list.
5.
You can check the Enable Local VPN checkbox to build up a secure VPN tunnel between the device
using the account and the controller.
6.
Expiration is optional time constraints which may be enforced to this account if the Account Span
option is checked. This is a useful attribute if used in complement with Multiple Login, ideal to
provide network access to a group of people for a specified amount of time, for instance during a
seminar event.
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Delete: To deleted individually or entirely by selecting the “Select All” checkbox
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Backup: To export user credentials as a text file in csv format in a new window.
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Upload: To import the accounts back into the Local user database which is a convenient way to create
a great amount of Local accounts.
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Edit Account Information: For existing user accounts, further modification is possible simply by clicking
the username hyperlink on the page to reconfigure account attributes.
