Chapter 16 Port Authentication

Figure 57 IEEE 802.1x Authentication Process

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New Connection

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Login Info Request

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Login Credentials 4

Authentication Request

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Authentication Reply

Session Granted/Denied

16.2 Port Authentication Configuration

To enable port authentication, first activate the port authentication method(s) you want to use (both on the Switch and the port(s)) then configure the RADIUS server settings in the Auth and Acct > Radius Server Setup screen.

Click Advanced Application > Port Authentication in the navigation panel to display the screen as shown.

Figure 58 Advanced Application > Port Authentication

16.2.1 Activate IEEE 802.1x Security

Use this screen to activate IEEE 802.1x security. In the Port Authentication screen click 802.1x to display the configuration screen as shown.

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