Security – Transition Networks SISGM1040-244 User Manual

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SISGM1040-244

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Security

In this section, you can configure 802.1x and MAC address table.

802.1X/Radius Configuration

802.1x is an IEEE authentication specification that allows a client to connect to a wireless

access point or wired switch but prevents the client from gaining access to the Internet

until it provides authority, like a user name and password that are verified by a separate

server.

System Configuration

After enabling the IEEE 802.1X function, you can configure the parameters of this

function.

1. IEEE 802.1x Protocol: .enable or disable 802.1x protocol.

2. Radius Server IP: set the Radius Server IP address.

3. Server Port: set the UDP destination port for authentication requests to the specified

Radius Server.

4. Accounting Port: set the UDP destination port for accounting requests to the

specified Radius Server.

5. Shared Key: set an encryption key for using during authentication sessions with the

specified radius server. This key must match the encryption key used on the Radius

Server.

6. NAS, Identifier: set the identifier for the radius client.

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