
XS712T Smart Switch
Port Authentication
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The 802.1X network has three components:
•Authenticators. Specifies the port that is authenticated before permitting system access.
•Supplicants. Specifies the host connected to the authenticated port requesting access to the system services.
•Authentication Server. Specifies the external server, for example, the RADIUS server that performs the authentication on behalf of the authenticator, and indicates whether the user is authorized to access system services.
The Port Authentication links described in the following sections.
•802.1X Configuration
•Port Authentication
•Port Summary
802.1X Configuration
Use the 802.1X Configuration screen to enable or disable port access control on the system.
To configure global 802.1X settings:
1. Select Security > Port Authentication > Basic > 802.1X Configuration.
2.Specify the Port Based Authentication State mode on the switch. The default setting is Disable.
• Enable.