MikroTik allows you to control which clients can connect to your access point through:
WPA/WPA2 security – prevents unauthorized devices from authenticating.
Access List – filters by MAC address and signal strength.
Option breakdown:
A.✔access-list – Used to accept/reject client MACs and customize access settings.
B.✔wpa – WPA/WPA2 passphrase restricts who can join the network.
C.✘WDS – Wireless Distribution System, used for bridging, not access control.
D.✘registration-table – A monitoring tool showing currently connected clients; it doesn’t restrict connections.
Extract from Official MTCNA Course Material – Wireless Access Control:
“Use WPA/WPA2 for secure authentication. Access List lets you accept or reject clients based on MAC or signal level.”
Extract from René Meneses MTCNA Study Guide – Wireless Security & Filtering:
“You can limit client access using WPA security and Access List. Registration Table only shows connected users.”
Extract from Terry Combs Notes – Wireless Configuration:
“Access control = WPA + Access List. WDS is for bridging, and registration-table is read-only.”
