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802.1X
802.1X provides port-based authentication, which involves communications
between a supplicant, authenticator, and authentication server. Port refers to
a single point of attachment to the LAN infrastructure. The supplicant is often
software on a client device, such as a laptop; the authenticator us a network
device, such as an Ethernet switch or wireless access point; and the
authentication server is typically a host running software supporting the
RADIUS and EAP protocols.
Port-based Network access control (PNAC) ensures all users are authorized
before being granted access to the network. User authentication is carried out
using any standard-based RADIUS server.
802.1X Configuration
Mode: Enables or disables 802.1X globally for all ports on the switch. The
802.1X protocol must be enabled globally for the switch before the port
settings are active. (Default: Disabled)
RADIUS IP: Address of authentication server.
RADIUS UDP Port: Network port of authentication server used for
authentication messages. (Range: 1-65535; Default: 1812)
RADIUS Secret: Sets the text string used for encryption between the switch
and the RADIUS server. This key is used to authenticate logon access for
the client. Do not use blank spaces in the string. (Maximum length: 48
characters).
