ZyXEL Communications ES3500 Series 18.2 Port Authentication Configuration, New Connection, Port Authentication, Authentication Reply, Advanced Application, Authentication Request

Chapter 18 Port Authentication

on the source MAC address of the client connecting to a port on the Switch along with a password configured specifically for MAC authentication on the Switch.

Figure 80 MAC Authentication Process

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New Connection

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Authentication Request

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Authentication Reply

Session Granted/Denied

18.2 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 AAA > Radius Server Setup screen.

To activate a port authentication method, click Advanced Application > Port Authentication in the navigation panel. Select a port authentication method in the screen that appears.

Figure 81 Advanced Application > Port Authentication

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