Chapter 2 Configuration
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Port Authentication
These settings are used to configure 802.1X authentication for each port.
A separate authentication server is required for port authentication.
---> Advanced > Authentication > Port Authentication
Parameter
Meaning
Authentication
Set authentication for each port.
802.1X Port:
802.1X authentication is performed on a port basis. When
authentication is completed, communication can be performed by
all devices connected to the port.
802.1X MAC:
802.1X authentication is performed on a MAC address basis.
Communication can be performed only for devices where
authentication has been completed.
Password:
This enables password authentication. To use this, the
authentication server must be enabled in the password
authentication settings.
By MAC:
This enables MAC authentication.
