Configuring Device Security
Configuring Network Security
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6.
Click
Apply
. The port security settings are saved and the device is updated.
7.
Click
Save Config
on the menu to save the changes permanently.
Defining 802.1x Port Access
The
802.1x Port Access Page
allows enabling port access globally, defining the authentication method, and
configuration of port roles and settings.
To configure 802.1x port access parameters:
1.
Click
Network Security > 802.1x Port Access
.
The
802.1x Port Access Page
opens:
Figure 39: 802.1x Port Access Page
The
802.1x Port Access Page
contains the following fields:
•
Enable Port Access
— Enables the 802.1x port access globally. The possible values are:
–
Checked
— Enables the 802.1x port access on the device.
–
Unchecked
— Disables the 802.1x port access on the device. This is the default value.
•
Authentication Method
— Displays the method by which the last session was authenticated. The possible
field values are:
–
None —
Indicates that no authentication method is used to authenticate the port.
–
RADIUS —
Provides port authentication using the RADIUS server.
–
RADIUS, None —
Provides port authentication, first using the RADIUS server. If the port is not
authenticated, then no authentication method is used, and the session is permitted.
•
Enable Guest VLAN
— Provides limited network access to unauthorized ports. If a port is denied network
access via port-based authorization, but the Guest VLAN field is enabled, the port receives limited network
access.
For example, a network administrator can use Guest VLANs to deny network access via port-based
authentication, but grant Internet access to unauthorized users. The possible field values are:
