User’s Manual of WGSW-48000
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4.7.3.2 802.1x Port Configuration
The Port Authentication function establishes security between ports.
Figure 4-7-8
802.1X port configuration
The page includes the following fields:
Object
Description
•
Enable 802.1X
Enables
or
disables
802.1X function.
•
Status
Enables
or
disables
port authentication.
•
Enabled checked means these ports should be authorized by a RADIUS server to
forward traffic. No traffic is forwarded if it is unauthorized.
•
Otherwise, no authentication process is required for those ports; all traffic could be
forwarded normally.
•
Client MAC
Address
Displays the last client in the MAC address who send out the EAPOL control frame of
the port.
•
Authorization
Displays the authentication status of an enabled port.
•
In Progress
: Indicates that the authentication is still in progress. Traffic is not
forwarded before authentication is verified.
•
N/A
: means no authentication required.
