SMC Networks SMC2555W-AG manual 802.1x Port Authentication, Syntax 802.1x supported required no

802.1x Port Authentication

Command	Function	Mode	Page
mac-	Sets the interval at which associated	GC	6-58
authentication	clients will be re-authenticated with
session-timeout	the RADIUS server authentication
	database
show	Shows all 802.1x authentication	Exec	6-59
authentication	settings, as well as the address filter
	table

802.1x

This command configures 802.1x as optionally supported or as required for wireless clients. Use the no form to disable 802.1x support.

Syntax

802.1x <supported required> no 802.1x

•supported - Authenticates clients that initiate the 802.1x authentication process.

•required - Requires 802.1x authentication for all clients.

Default Setting

Disabled

Command Mode

Global Configuration

Command Usage

•When 802.1x is disabled, the access point does not support 802.1x authentication for any station. After successful 802.11 association, each client is allowed to access the network.

•When 802.1x is supported, the access point supports 802.1x authentication only for clients initiating the 802.1x authentication process (i.e., the access point does NOT

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