D-Link DSL-G604T manual Initialize Ports

DGS-3024 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Manual

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None - The port is not controlled by the 802.1x functions.

Initialize Port(s)

To initialize ports for the port-based side of 802.1x, the user must first enable 802.1x by Port Base under Switch 802.1x in the Switch Information (Advanced Settings) window.

Existing 802.1x port and MAC settings are displayed and can be configured using the window below. Click Initialize Port(s) to open the following window:

Figure 7- 58. Initialize Port window

This window allows you to initialize a port or group of ports. The Initialize Port Table in the bottom half of the window displays the current status of the port(s).

This window displays the following information:

Parameter	Description
From and To	Select ports to be initialized.
Port	A read-only field indicating a port on the Switch.
MAC Address	The MAC address of the Switch connected to the corresponding port, if any.
Auth PAE State	The Authenticator PAE State will display one of the following: Initialize, Discon-
	nected, Connecting, Authenticating, Authenticated, Aborting, Held, ForceAuth,
	ForceUnauth, and N/A.
Backend_State	The Backend Authentication State will display one of the following: Request,
	Response, Success, Fail, Timeout, Idle, Initialize, and N/A.
Oper Dir	Operational Controlled Directions are both and in
PortStatus	The status of the controlled port can be Authorized, Unauthorized, or N/A.
	NOTE: The user must first globally enable 802.1x in the Switch
	Information (Advanced Settings) window in the Configuration folder
	before initializing ports. Information in the Initialize Ports Table cannot be
	viewed before enabling 802.1x.

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