SMC Networks SMC6724L3 manual Configuring 802.1x Port Authentication

CONFIGURING THE SWITCH

Web – Click System, Radius. To configure local or remote authentication preferences, specify the authentication sequence (i.e., one to two methods), fill in the parameters for RADIUS authentication if selected, and click Apply.

CLI – Specify all the required parameters to enable logon authentication.

Console(config)#authentication login radius	4-60
Console(config)#radius-server host 192.168.1.25	4-62
Console(config)#radius-server port 181	4-63
Console(config)#radius-server key green	4-63
Console(config)#radius-server retransmit 5	4-64
Console(config)#radius-server timeout 10	4-65
Console#show radius-server	4-65
Server IP address: 192.168.1.25
Communication key with radius server:

Server port number: 181

Retransmit times: 5

Request timeout: 10

Console(config)#

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.

The IEEE 802.1x (dot1x) standard defines a port-based access control procedure that prevents unauthorized access to a network by requiring users to first submit credentials for authentication. Access to all switch

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