ZyXEL Communications ES-2108 16.2.1 Activate IEEE 802.1x Security

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Figure 49 Port Authentication

16.2.1 Activate IEEE 802.1x Security

From the Port Authentication screen, display the configuration screen as shown.

Figure 50 Port Authentication: 802.1x

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 31 Port Authentication: 802.1x

LABEL	DESCRIPTION
Active	Select this check box to permit 802.1x authentication on the switch.

	Note: You must first enable 802.1x authentication on the switch
	before configuring it on each port.
Port	This field displays a port number.
Active	Select this checkbox to permit 802.1x authentication on this port. You must first
	allow 802.1x authentication on the switch before configuring it on each port.
Reauthentication	Specify if a subscriber has to periodically re-enter his or her username and
	password to stay connected to the port.
Reauthentication	Specify how often a client has to re-enter his or her username and password to stay
Timer	connected to the port.
Apply	Click Apply to save your changes back to the switch.
Cancel	Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.

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