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Chapter 18 Port Authentication

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

Figure 92 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 Auth and Acct > Radius Server Setup screen.

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

Figure 93 Advanced Application > Port Authentication

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