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5.9.6
802.1x
The 802.1x function provides port-based authentication to prevent unauthorized devices (clients) from gain-
ing access to the network.
5.9.6.1
802.1x Settings
The 802.1x Settings page allows you to set the state (enabled or disabled) for the selected IP server address,
port, accounting port and associated password, including a re-authentication period.
To access this page, click Security > 802.1x > 802.1x Settings.
Figure 5.59 Security > 802.1x > 802.1x Settings
The following table describes the items in the previous figure.
Item
Description
State
Click Enabled or Disabled to set up 802.1x Setting function.
Server IP
Enter the IP address of the local server providing authentication function.
Server Port
Enter the port number (1 to 65535) assigned to the listed Server IP.
Accounting Port
Enter the port number (1 to 65535) assigned to the listed server IP configured to
provide authorization and authentication for network access.
Security Key
Enter the variable to define the network security key used in authentication.
Reauth Period
Enter the variable in seconds to define the period of time between authentication
attempts.
Apply
Click Apply to save the values and update the screen.
The ensuing table for 802.1x Information settings are informational only: 802.1x State, Server IP, Server
Port, Accounting Port, Security Key and Reauth Period.
5.9.6.2
802.1x Port Configuration
The 802.1x Port Configuration page allows you to identify the authorization state for a port by using a MAC
or Port authentication base.
To access this page, click Security > 802.1x > 802.1x Port Configuration.
