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Cooper Bussmann 5073E-T Managed Ethernet Switch User Manual
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6.6.2 802.1X/Radius
The IEEE authentication specification 802.1X prevents the client from accessing a wireless access point or
wired switch until it provides security information, such as a user name and password, which is verified by an
authentication server (for example, a RADIUS server).
802.1X/Radius Configuration
Use the 802.1x/Radius - Configuration page to configure a RADIUS server. To display this page, choose
Security
-->
802.1x/Radius
-->
Configuration
.
Figure 73 802.1X Radius - Configuration
IEEE 802.1x Protocol
Enable or disable 802.1x protocol. When enabled, the configuration parameters
become available.
Radius Server IP
Assign the RADIUS server IP address.
Server Port
Set the UDP destination port for authentication requests to the specified RADIUS
server.
Accounting Port
Set the UDP destination port for accounting requests to the specified RADIUS server.
Shared Key
Set an encryption key for use during authentication sessions with the specified
RADIUS server. This key must match the encryption key used on the RADIUS server.
NAS, Identifier
Set the identifier for the RADIUS client.
Quiet Period
Set the number of seconds during which the port will not attempt to acquire a
supplicant.
TX Period
Set the number of seconds that the port waits before retransmitting the next EAPOL
PDU during an authentication session.
Supplicant Timeout
Set the number of seconds that the switch waits for a supplicant response to an EAP
request.
