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Parameter description:
y
Disable Mode:
When selecting Disable mode for a port in the function 802.1X Port Mode Configuration, the port is in
the uncontrolled port state and does not apply 802.1X authenticator on it. Any node attached on this
port can access the network without the admittance of 802.1X authenticator. The Port Status will show
the following screen.
y
Port Number:
The port number to be chosen to show its 802.1X Port Status. The valid number is Port 1 – 24.
y
Port Status:
The current 802.1X status of the port. In Disable mode, this field is Disabled.
y
802.1x with Multihost mode:
When selecting 802.1x with Multihost mode for a port in the function 802.1X Port Mode Configuration,
Devices can access the network through this port once the authenticator is authorized. The Port Status
will show the following screen. If the port is granted to access the network, the port status is authorized,
otherwise, unauthorized.
3.14.4 Param. Setting
This function is used to configure the parameters for each port in 802.1x port security application. Refer to the
following parameters description for details.
Parameter description:
y
Port:
It is the port number to be selected for configuring its associated 802.1x parameters which are Port
control, reAuthMax, txPeriod, Quiet Period, reAuthEnabled, reAuthPeriod, max. Request,
suppTimeout, serverTimeout and Controlled direction.
y
Port Control:
This is used to set the operation mode of authorization. There are three type of operation mode
supported, Force Unauthorized, Force Authorized, Auto.
Force Unauthorized:
The controlled port is forced to hold in the unauthorized state.
Force Authorized:
