
GS700TP Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Basic
The Port Authentication Basic menu contains the following option:
•“802.1X Configuration”
802.1X Configuration
The Basic 802.1X Configuration screen allows network managers to configure network authentication parameters. In addition, Guest VLANs are enabled from the Basic 802.1X Configuration screen.
To define the 802.1X configuration:
1.Click Security > Port Authentication > Basic > 802.1X Configuration. The Basic 802.1X Configuration screen displays:
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The Basic 802.1X Configuration screen contains the following fields:
•Port Based Authentication State – Select whether
–Disable – Disable
–Enable – Enable
•Authentication Method – Select the authentication method used for port authentication. The possible field values are:
–RADIUS, None – Port authentication is first attempted through the RADIUS server. If the RADIUS server is inaccessible or not defined, then no authentication method (None) is used and the session is permitted.
–RADIUS – Port authentication is through the RADIUS server.
Managing Security |
v1.0, December 2007