Waters Network Systems
2800M/MR User’s Manual
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802.1X with Multihost mode:
With the function 802.1X Port Mode Configuration, devices can access the network through this
port once the authenticator is authorized. The Port Status will display the following screen. If the
port is granted to access the network, the port status is authorized, otherwise, unauthorized.
Port Status:
The current 802.1X status of the port. In Disable mode, this field is Disabled.
Status:
The current 802.1X status of the port.
Figure 5.46 – 802.1x Status
Function name:
Parameter Setting
Function description:
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:
Port:
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.
Port Control:
This is used to set the operation mode for authorization. There are three types of operation
mode supported, ForceUnauthorized, ForceAuthorized, Auto.
ForceUnauthorized:
The controlled port remains in the unauthorized state.
