KTI Networks KS-2601 User Manual

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11. 802.1x Configuration


The 802.1x function can limit the port access for authentication users only. It
needs a RADIUS server for the authentication process and the switch acts as an
authenticator.

The function here is for 802.1x function configuration.
1. 802.1x Authentication Status: [Enable/Disable/Transparent]

Enable: enable 802.1x function in authentication mode
Disable: disable 802.1x function
Transparent: only forwarding 802.1x packets

2. Re-authentication (enable/disable), Timeout Period and Max Count:

The re-authentication function will re-authenticate users after the timeout
period. The Max Count is the maximum re-try count between the switch and
users before authentication fail.

3. Max Request Count and Server Timeout Period:

The Server Timeout Period is the timeout period for the request between the
switch and RADIUS server.
The Max Request Count is the maximum re-try count between the switch
and RADIUS server before authentication fail.

4. Supplicant Timeout Period:

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