Note:
1. The 802.1X function takes effect only when it is enabled globally on the switch and for the
port.
2. The 802.1X function can not be enabled for LAG member ports. That is, the port with 802.1X
function enabled can not be added to the LAG.
3. The 802.1X function should not be enabled for the port connected to the authentication server.
In addition, the authentication parameters of the switch and the authentication server should
be the same.
Configuration Procedure:
Step Operation Description
1 Connect an authentication
server to the switch and do
some configuration.
Required. Record the information of the client in the LAN to
the authentication server and configure the corresponding
authentication username and password for the client.
2 Install the 802.1X client
software.
Required. For the client computers, you are required to
install the 802.1X software TpSupplicant provided on the
CD. For the installation guide, please refer to Return to
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Appendix C: 802.1X Client Software.
3 Configure the 802.1X
globally.
Required. By default, the global 802.1X function is disabled.
On the Network Security→802.1X→Global Config page,
configure the 802.1X function globally.
4 Configure the parameters of
the authentication server
Required. On the Network Security→802.1X→Radius
Server page, configure the parameters of the server.
5 Configure the 802.1X for the
port.
Required. On the Network Security→802.1X→Port
Config page, configure the 802.1X feature for the port of
the switch basing on the actual network.
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