Chapter 18 Port Authentication

request to a RADIUS server. The RADIUS server validates whether this client is allowed access to the port.

Figure 87 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

18.2 Port Authentication Configuration

To enable port authentication, first activate the port authentication method (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 88 Advanced Application > Port Authentication

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