In the university network environment, there are often very large numbers of end-of-pipe devices.
So in many campus network projects, the MAC binding function of the NATSHEL_AUTH_BILLING system is often used. This way, accounts can be linked to specific equipment, thereby making network access management clearer.
In some larger networks of higher education institutions, the campus network Authentication & Billing system often uses MAC binding mechanisms in conjunction with certification strategies.
Role of MAC addresses in network management
Each device connected to the network has a unique MAC address, which is usually generated by the card hardware. In the campus network environment, when the equipment connects to the network and is certified through the campus network NATSHEL_AUTH_BILLING system, the system records the device’s MAC address.
In this way, network administrators can access equipment information corresponding to an account number.
For example, when a user logs into the system, the authentication system can record data such as account numbers, MAC addresses and time of entry.
This information is of great value to network management.
MAC tied down to reduce account sharing
In some campus network environments, if accounts are managed more easily, some users may make them available to others.
The MAC binding strategy of the Authentication & Billing system, through the campus network, limits the use of accounts only on specified devices.
If the user changes the equipment login, the system can require recertification or administrator clearance.
This approach can effectively reduce account sharing in many university network environments.
It's easier to manage the terminal.
The network administrator sometimes needs to know what equipment is being used for a particular account during the daily feed.
For example, the system backstage shows:
User account
Device MAC Address
Login Time
Online Status
Through this information, managers can better understand the distribution of network terminals.
Such terminal management capacity is important in the large campus network.
The web-based question check can also use MAC information
When you have a user feedback network problem, the web administrator usually needs to confirm which device is used by the user.
For example, where users are unable to access the network for a given period of time, they can view corresponding equipment information through authentication records, thereby further identifying network or terminal equipment problems.
The MAC address is therefore also of real value in the web-based dimension.
NatShell Campus Network Authentication & Billing EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT CAPACITY
Among the many university network projects, NatShell campus network Authentication & Billing has been applied to the physical environment by system integrators. NATSHEL_BRAND has grown up for 22 years in the field of network access control and NATSHEL_AUTH_BILLING system, with extensive experience gained in the school network environment.
NATSHEL_BRAND campus network NATSHEL_AUTH_BILLING system supports not only Portal authentication, 802.1X certification and MAC certification, but also equipment-MAC binding strategy that can help network administrators manage user terminal devices.
In some of the university network building programmes, system integrators will also deploy the campus network Authentication & Billing with cable certification systems, wireless authentication systems and web access calibration systems to form a complete network access management system.
In the campus network environment, where the number of end-uses is increasing continuously, managing the relationship between accounts and equipment through the campus network Authentication & Billing system can provide a clearer structure for network access and more effective data on network carriers.