On a WLAN, MAC address authentication controls network access rights of a user based on...

A is true– MAC authentication often usesPAP or CHAPfor basic password exchange.

B is false– Bydefault, both theusername and password are set to the full MAC addressof the terminal, not just the last 6 digits.

C is true– MAC authentication istransparentto the user and requiresno client softwareon the terminal.

D is true– The authentication system includes:

Terminal(user device),

Access device(AP or switch), and

Authentication server(e.g., RADIUS).

Reference from Huawei HCIP-Datacom-Core Technology Study Guide:

“MAC authentication does not require client-side software. By default, both the user name and password are the complete MAC address in lowercase without delimiters.”

(Chapter: WLAN Security – Section: MAC Authentication Mechanism)