D-Link DXS-3250E - xStack Switch, Web/Installation Manual

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Configuring Device Security
Configuring Network Security
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Defining Network Authentication Properties
The Network Authentication Properties Page allows network managers to configure network authentication
parameters. In addition, Guest VLANs are enabled from the Network Authentication Properties Page . To define
the network authentication properties:
Figure 73: Network Authentication Properties Page
The Network Authentication Properties Page contains the following fields:
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Port-based Authentication State — Indicates if Port Authentication is enabled on the device. The possible
field values are:
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Enable — Enables port-based authentication on the device.
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Disable — Disables port-based authentication on the device.
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Authentication Method — Specifies the authentication method used for port authentication. The possible
field values are:
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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.
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RADIUS — Provides port authentication using the RADIUS server.
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None — Indicates that no authentication method is used to authenticate the port.
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Guest VLAN — Specifies whether the Guest VLAN is enabled on the device. The possible field values are:
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Enable — Enables using a Guest VLAN for unauthorized ports. If a Guest VLAN is enabled, the
unauthorized port automatically joins the VLAN selected in the VLAN List field.
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Disable — Disables port-based authentication on the device. This is the default.
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Guest VLAN ID — Displays the Guest VLAN ID.