SMC Networks 10/100 manual Configuring 802.1x Port Authentication

CONFIGURING THE SWITCH

Web - Click Rate Limit, Input/Output Rate Limit Port/Trunk Configuration. Enable the Rate Limit Status for the required interfaces, set the Rate Limit to one of the options shown in the preceding table, and click Apply.

CLI - This example sets the rate limit for input and output traffic passing through port 3 to approximately 3% (i.e., 3.12 Mbps for a 100 Mbps link), and the rate limit for traffic crossing port 4 to 6% (i.e., 6.25 Mbps for a 100 Mbps link).

Console(config)#interface ethernet 1/3	3-89
Console(config-if)#rate-limit input percent 3	3-105
Console(config-if)#rate-limit output percent 3
Console(config-if)#exit
Console(config)#interface ethernet 1/4	3-105
Console(config-if)#rate-limit input percent 6
Console(config-if)#rate-limit output percent 6
Console(config-if)#

Configuring 802.1x Port Authentication

Network switches can provide open and easy access to network resources by simply attaching a client PC. Although this automatic configuration and access is a desirable feature, it also allows unauthorized personnel to easily intrude and possibly gain access to sensitive network data.

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