Define Rule Precedence

The order of the Access Control Rules matter. Rules are evaluated from the top down. Access Control Rules List Order displays an example Rules List. The rules are evaluated in order.

To access the Rules List, go to Onboard > Rules.
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Access Control Rules List Order
Access Control Rules evaluated from the top down
In the following example, the MAC Address evaluates the following rules:
  • Member of the Blacklist Group?
    • Yes. MAC Address Quarantined.
    • No. Evaluate next rule.
  • Member of the Captive Portal Admin Group?
    • Yes. Go to the captive portal Administration page.
    • No. Evaluate next rule.
  • Member of the Registered Guests Group?
    • Yes. Present Captive Portal.
    • No. Evaluate next rule.
  • Unregistered Guest on Network Lab40-ICP?
    • Yes. Present Captive Portal.
    • No. Evaluate next rule.
  • Unregistered Guest on Network Lab40-ECP?
    • Yes. Present Captive Portal.
    • No. Evaluate next rule.
  • Default Catchall Rule.
    • Access Denied