user comment feature for MAC authentication

steve123 · Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 10 Location: SAA

When using MAC authentication with password, I don't have any place on the user page to record any information about the user, such as their name, room number, etc. A memo-style comment field would be a welcome addition.

The 'show extra information' button does not seem to actually do anything, it just pops up a small browser page with no content.

alan · **Forum facilitator** Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 4435

You mean you are using "Use MAC as username"?
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steve123 · Joined: 19 Jun 2007 Posts: 10 Location: SAA

sorry, yes, MAC as username with a password

alan · **Forum facilitator** Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Posts: 4435

The "Show Extra Information" button is used to displayed "Extra Information Fields" which you defined in under UI Customization -> EXTRA INFORMATION FIELDS (FOR FIRST LOGIN / SELF SIGN UP).

Normally, this feature is for end-users to fill in the information themselves. To enable it, just select "Request user to fill in extra information form at the first login?" under Configuration Manager -> Users. You can, however, "borrow" those fields if you want to use them as a way to record any information about the users. You need to update the columns signup01-signup10 of user table fsusr directly though.
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