uOS - APC Enhancements - MAC Filtering Wildcard

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MAC Filtering with Wildcard Support

Client policies now support MAC address wildcards, allowing administrators to create broad rules for groups of devices based on their Organization Unique Identifier (OUI).

Implementing Wildcard Masks

Using a mask where "F" represents a matching value and "0" allows any value, administrators can group devices like specific printer brands or laptop models under a single policy. For example, a mask of FFFFFF000000 can be used to apply a rule to all devices from a single manufacturer.

Conflict and Policy Logic

When overlapping policies exist, the SSID Mac Filter Action (Allow or Block) dictates the outcome. If the SSID is set to "Block," the firewall will ignore any "Allow" policies for matching clients, prioritizing the block list.