Chapter 5
Advanced Configuration
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WebView Switches
802.1X
•
Indicates that the RADIUS server is used for
802.1X authentication.
All
•
Indicates that the RADIUS server is used for
authenticating user name and passwords, and 802.1X
port authentication.
Use the
Add to List
button to add the RADIUS configuration
to the RADIUS Table at the bottom of the screen.
Security >
The device provides Terminal Access Controller Access
Control System () client support.
provides centralized security for validation of users
accessing the device. provides a centralized user
management system, while still retaining consistency with
RADIUS and other authentication processes. The
protocol ensures network integrity through encrypted
protocol exchanges between the device and
server.
Security >
Host IP Address
Displays the Server IP
address.
Priority
Displays the order in which the servers
are used. The default is
0
.
Source IP Address
Displays the device source IP address
used for the session between the device and the
server.
Key String
Defines the authentication and encryption key
for server. The key must match the encryption
key used on the server.
Authentication Port
Displays the port number through
which the session occurs. The default is port
49
.
Timeout for Reply
Displays the amount of time that
passes before the connection between the device and
the server times out. The field range is
1–30
seconds.
Status
Displays the connection status between the
device and the server. The possible field values
are:
Connected
•
There is currently a connection between
the device and the server.
Not Connected
•
There is not currently a connection
between the device and the server.
Single Connection
Maintains a single open connection
between the device and the server when
selected
Use the
Add to List
button to add the
configuration to the table at the bottom of the
screen.
Security > 802.1x Settings
Port based authentication enables authenticating system
users on a per-port basis via an external server. Only
authenticated and approved system users can transmit
and receive data. Ports are authenticated via the RADIUS
server using the Extensible Authentication Protocol
(EAP).
Security > 802.1x Settings
Enable 802.1x
Select the checkbox to enable 802.1x
authentication.
Port
Indicates the port name.
Status Port Control
Specifies the port authorization
state. The possible field values are as follows:
Force-Unauthorized
•
The controlled port state is set
to Force-Unauthorized (discard traffic).
Auto
•
The controlled port state is set by the system.
Force-Authorized
•
The controlled port state is set to
Force-Authorized (forward traffic).
Enable Periodic Reauthentication
Permits immediate
port reauthentication.
