64CHAPTER 4: MANAGING DEVICE SECURITY

Defining 802.1X The 802.1X Setup Page contains information for configuring 802.1X Authentication global settings on the device and defining specific 802.1X settings for

each port.

Monitor users have no access to this page.

To configure 802.1X Settings:

1Click Security > 802.1X > Setup. The 802.1X Setup Page opens:

Figure 29 802.1X Setup Page

The 802.1X Setup Page contains the following fields:

802.1X System Setting

System Authentication — Specifies if Port Authentication is enabled on the device. The possible field values are:

Enabled — Enables port-based authentication on the device.

Disabled — Disables port-based authentication on the device. This is the default.

Port Settings

Operation Mode — Allows single or multiple hosts (clients) to connect to an 802.1X-authorized port.

Multi-Host— Allows multiple hosts to connect to this port.

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3Com 3CRDSF9PWR manual 802.1X System Setting, Port Settings, Click Security 802.1X Setup. The 802.1X Setup Page opens