D-Link DGS-3024, Manual

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DGS-3024 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Manual
Initialize Port(s)
To initialize ports for the port-based side of 802.1x, the user must first enable 802.1x by Port Base under Switch 802.1x in the
Switch Information (Advanced Settings) window.
Existing 802.1x port and MAC settings are displayed and can be configured using the window below.
Click Initialize Port(s) to open the following window:
Figure 7- 62. Initialize Port window
This window allows you to initialize a port or group of ports. The Initialize Port Table in the bottom half of the window displays
the current status of the port(s).
This window displays the following information:
Parameter Description
From and To
Select ports to be initialized.
Port
A read-only field indicating a port on the Switch.
MAC Address
The MAC address of the Switch connected to the corresponding port, if any.
Auth PAE State The Authenticator PAE State will display one of the following: Initialize, Disconnected,
Connecting, Authenticating, Authenticated, Aborting, Held, ForceAuth, ForceUnauth, and N/A.
Backend_State The Backend Authentication State will display one of the following: Request, Response,
Success, Fail, Timeout, Idle, Initialize, and N/A.
Oper Dir Operational Controlled Directions are both and in
PortStatus The status of the controlled port can be Authorized, Unauthorized, or N/A.
NOTE : The user must first globally enable 802.1x in the Switch
Information (Advanced Settings) window in the Configuration folder
before initializing ports. Information in the Initialize Ports Table cannot be
viewed before enabling 802.1x.
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