H3C Technologies H3C WX3000E Series Wireless Switches - Manual (Page 541)

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Configuration procedure
Task Description
1. Configuring 802.1X globally
Required.
Enable 802.1X authentication globally and configure the authentication
method and advanced parameters.
By default, 802.1X authentication is disabled globally.
2. Configuring 802.1X on a port
Required.
Enable 802.1X authentication on specified ports and configure 802.1X
parameters for the ports.
By default, 802.1X authentication is disabled on a port.
Configuring 802.1X globally
1. From the navigation tree, select Authentication > 802.1X.
Figure 553 802.1X global configuration
2. In the 802.1X Configuration area, select the Enable 802.1X option.
3. Select an authentication method for 802.1X users. Options include CHAP, PAP, and EAP.
CHAP—Sets the access device to perform EAP termination and use the CHAP to communicate
with the RADIUS server.
PAP—Sets the access device to perform EAP termination and use the PAP to communicate with
the RADIUS server.
EAP—Sets the access device to relay EAP packets, and supports any of the EAP authentication
methods to communicate with the RADIUS server.