Configuring Authenticated VLANs
Authenticated Network Overview
OmniSwitch 6624/6648 Network Configuration Guide
April 2004
page 18-3
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Web browser client
. Any standard Web browser may be used (Netscape or Internet Explorer). An IP
address is required prior to authentication. See
“Web Browser Authentication Client” on page 18-7
for
more information about Web browser clients.
Authenticated VLANs
—At least one authenticated VLAN must be configured. See
“Configuring
Authenticated VLANs” on page 18-26
.
Authentication port—
At least one mobile port must be configured on the switch as an authentication
port. This is the physical port through which authentication clients are attached to the switch. See
“Config-
uring Authenticated Ports” on page 18-28
DHCP Server
—A DHCP server can provide IP addresses to clients prior to authentication. After authen-
tication, any client can obtain an IP address in an authenticated VLAN to which the client is allowed
access. A relay to the server must be set up on the switch. See
“Setting Up the DHCP Server” on
page 18-29
.
Authentication agent in the switch
—Authentication is enabled when the server(s) and the server author-
ity mode is specified on the switch. See
“Configuring the Server Authority Mode” on page 18-32
.
These components are described in more detail in the next sections.