How do I require client ID when connecting to wifi?

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How do I require client ID when connecting to wifi?

I have an Airport Extreem base station 5th generation. I would like the user to in put the client id before they are able to connect to the network. This is that I mean: if Jack has a macbook and want to connect to my network he will need the password and his name in the client ID box before he can join the network. I wont to do this because it allows me to see who shoild be their and who shouldnt. its quicker then comparing MAC addresses. Is this possible please let me know even if its an alturnitive. Thanks

AirPort Extreme 802.11n (5th Gen), Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Nov 2, 2012 12:18 AM

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CRMDVM

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Nov 2, 2012 5:00 AM in response to Jakeerzb

Hi - the only login requirement for a client to connect to the wi-fi is the password - there is no provision for a login name - the only way to see who is on the network is to go to the Summary page of the base station in the Airport Utility and click on Wireless Clients - then click on the DHCP Clients tab and you will see who is connected by name - this is not always accurate however because sometimes there is a lag period for both posting the names on connection and removing the names when disconnected and sometimes the name is blank but it is the best you will get - and this will not work for a base station in bridge mode.

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Bob Timmons

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Nov 2, 2012 7:18 AM in response to Jakeerzb

Using Mac OS X 10.7.5 and AirPort Utility 6.1, the only way that you can set up Timed Access for each wireless device is to use the MAC Address for the device. There is no provision to set up access using the Client ID.

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