Linksys SRW208 manual Security Tab 802.1x Settings, Setting Timer screen

WebView Switches

Timeout for Reply. Displays the amount of time that passes before the connection between the device and the TACACS+ server times out. The field range is 1-30 seconds.

Status. Displays the connection status between the device and the TACACS+ server. The possible field values are:

•Connected. There is currently a connection between the device and the TACACS+ server.

•Not Connected. There is not currently a connection between the device and the TACACS+ server.

Single Connection. Maintains a single open connection between the device and the TACACS+ server when selected

The Add to List button adds the TACACS+ configuration to the TACACS+ table at the bottom of the screen.

Security Tab - 802.1x Settings

Port based authentication enables authenticating system users on a per-port basis via an external server. Only authenticated and approved system users can transmit and receive data. Ports are authenticated via the RADIUS server using the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP).

Enable 802.1x. Place a checkmark in the check box to enable 802.1x authentication.

Port. Indicates the port name.

Status Port Control. Specifies the port authorization state. The possible field values are as follows:

•Force-Authorized. The controlled port state is set to Force-Authorized (forward traffic).

•Force-Unauthorized. The controlled port state is set to Force-Unauthorized (discard traffic).

Enable Periodic Reauthentication. Permits immediate port reauthentication.

Setting Timer. The Setting Timer button opens the Setting Timer screen to configure ports for 802.1x functionality.

Setting Timer screen

Port. Indicates the port name.

Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration

Figure 5-31: Security - 802.1x Settings

Figure 5-32: 802.1x Settings - Setting Timer

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Security Tab - 802.1x Settings