DES-3226L Layer 2
Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
802.1x
The Switch is an implementation of the server side of IEEE 802.1x Port-Based Network
Access Control. Through this mechanism, users have to be authorized before being able to
access the network. See the following figure:
Figure 6-28. Typical 802.1x Configuration Prior to User Authentication
Once the user is authenticated, the Switch unblocks the port that is connected to the user as
shown in the next figure.
Figure 6-29. Typical 802.1x Configuration with User Authentication
The user’s information, including account number, password, and configuration details such
as IP address and billing information, is stored in a centralized RADIUS server.
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