Blocking a Wireless Client

When a user associates a wireless client device with an AP that the controller is managing, the client device is recorded and tracked. If, for any reason, you need to block a client device from accessing the network, you can do so from the web interface.

A few reasons why you might consider blocking a wireless client device include:
  • Network abuse
  • Violation of acceptable use policy
  • Theft
  • Security compromise

Follow these steps to block a wireless client from accessing the SmartZone network.

  1. On the menu, click Clients > Wireless Clients.
  2. From the list wireless clients, locate the client that you want to block. If you have a large number of wireless clients and you know the MAC address of the client, enter the MAC address in the search box, and then press <Enter> to search for the client.
  3. When you have located the client, select it, and then click the Block button above the table.
You have completed blocking a wireless client.