Figure 10-11
Troubleshooting flowchart for MAC address authentication failure
Modify user name
configuration
No
No
Yes
Enable MAC
authentication globally and
on interface
Configure domain and
authentication server
template correctly
This is not a fault
A user fails to
pass MAC
authentication
Is
the user name
correct?
Yes
Is MAC
authentication
enabled?
Yes
Seek technical
support
Is AAA
configuration correct?
Is the max
number of online
users reached?
Yes
Yes
Is the fault
rectified?
No
Is the fault
rectified?
No
Is the fault
rectified?
No
Yes
Yes
End
No
No
Troubleshooting Procedure
Context
When MAC address authentication is used, users do not need the dial-up software. The
authentication information such as the user name and password is generated according to the
MAC addresses of users. Similar to 802.1x authentication troubleshooting, when
troubleshooting MAC address authentication, check whether the user name and password on the
AR2200-S are same as those on the authentication server and whether the domain name in the
user name is correct.
NOTE
Saving the results of each troubleshooting step is recommended. If troubleshooting fails to correct the fault,
you will have a record of your actions to provide Huawei technical support personnel.
Procedure
Step 1
Check that MAC address authentication is enabled on the AR2200-S.
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