User’s Manual of WGSD-1022/WGSD-8000
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■802.1X Settings of WGSD-Switch
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). Refer to figure 4-30.
Figure 4-30802.1x setting screen
The Page contains the following fields:
•Enable 802.1x
•Port
•Status Port Control
•Enable Periodic Re-authentication
Place a checkmark in the check box to enable 802.1x, authentication
Indicates the port name
This 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).
Permits immediate port re-authentication. The Setting Timer button opens the Setting Timer screen to configure ports for 802.1x functionality.
