802.1X Port Authentication

AUTHENTICATION COMMANDS

The switch supports IEEE 802.1X (dot1x) port-based access control that prevents unauthorized access to the network by requiring users to first submit credentials for authentication. Client authentication is controlled centrally by a RADIUS server using EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol).

Table 4-34 802.1X Port Authentication Commands

Command	Function	Mode	Page

dot1x	Enables or disables 802.1X globally	GC	4-111
system-auth-control

dot1x default	Resets all dot1x parameters to their default	GC	4-111
	values

dot1x max-req	Sets the maximum number of times that	IC	4-111
	the switch retransmits an EAP request/
	identity packet to the client before it times
	out the authentication session

dot1x port-control	Sets dot1x mode for a port interface	IC	4-112

dot1x operation-mode	Allows single or multiple hosts on an dot1x	IC	4-113
	port

dot1x re-authenticate	Forces re-authentication on specific ports	PE	4-114

dot1x re-authentication	Enables re-authentication for all ports	IC	4-114

dot1x timeout	Sets the time that a switch port waits after	IC	4-115
quiet-period	the Max Request Count has been exceeded
	before attempting to acquire a new client

dot1x timeout	Sets the time period after which a	IC	4-115
re-authperiod	connected client must be re-authenticated

dot1x timeout tx-period	Sets the time period during an	IC	4-116
	authentication session that the switch waits
	before re-transmitting an EAP packet

show dot1x	Shows all dot1x related information	PE	4-116

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SMC6824M specifications

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In terms of security, the SMC6824M supports 802.1X port-based authentication, ensuring that only authorized devices gain access to the network. This feature is crucial for protecting sensitive data and maintaining the integrity of the network.

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SMC Networks SMC6824M manual 34 802.1X Port Authentication Commands

Models: SMC6824M