Meru Technical Note - Is it possible to restrict the wireless users from being able to manage (Telnet, SSH or GUI) or even to ping the controller?

[nsamuel]

Description

Is it possible to restrict the wireless users from being able to manage (Telnet, SSH or GUI) or even to ping the controller?

Scope

KB ARTICLE TYPE: Troubleshooting

RELATED PRODUCTS: Controller

RELATED SOFTWARE VERSIONS: N/A

KEYWORDS: Controller, wireless, telnet

Solution

Yes.

You can set the "Management by wireless stations" to off.

GUI: Configuration>Devices>Controller

CLI:  Configure terminal>no management wireless