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STEP 3 Select the role for the port:

•Authenticator—Select this option if the port must authenticate the remote supplicant before granting access to a local port.

•Supplicant—Select this option if the port must be connected to an authenticator and ask permission from the remote authenticator before accessing a remote port. When a port is acting as a Supplicant, the user name and password defined in the User Accounts list of the switch must be entered in the Radius Server for the authentication to succeed.

STEP 4 Click Apply and then click Close. Your changes are saved to the Running Configuration.

Configuring Port Authentication

Use the Port Authentication page to configure port access control on ports that serve as authenticators. By default, all ports are set to Authenticator. To enable a port as an authenticator, see Modifying Port PAE Capabilities.

To edit a port authenticator settings:

STEP 1 Click Security > 802.1X > Port Authentication in the navigation window.

The Port Authentication Table displays the current configuration of each port.

STEP 2 Select the port to configure and click Edit.

STEP 3 Enter the parameters:

•Local Database User Name—Use the left and right arrows to move the configured management users to the Available or Selected lists. Only users in the Selected list have access to the port, subject to authentication. This list is applicable only when the authentication is local, and not when a RADIUS server is used for authentication.

•Current Port Control—The current authorization status of the port (Authorized or Unauthorized).

•Administrative Port Control—Select the port authorization mode. The possible values are:

-Force Unauthorized—Select this option to always deny port access by supplicants attaching to the port. If selected, the port control status becomes Unauthorized.

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SLM2008PTNA specifications

Cisco Systems SLM2008PTNA is a robust network switch designed specifically for small to medium-sized businesses. It operates with 8 Fast Ethernet ports, providing advanced features and best-in-class performance to enhance your network infrastructure. This model ensures seamless connectivity for multiple devices, making it an ideal choice for environments requiring reliable network communication.

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