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4.9.4 802.1x settings
Port based authentication enables authenticating system users on a per-port basis via an external
server. Only authenticated and approved system users can transmit and receive data. Ports are
authenticated via the RADIUS server using the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Refer to
figure 4-42.
Figure 4-42 802.1x setting screen
The Page contains the following fields:
• Enable 802.1x Place a checkmark in the check box to enable 802.1x, authentication
• Port# Indicates the port name
• Status Port Control This specifies the port authorization state. The possible field values
are as follows:
• Force-Authorized, the controlled port state is set to
Force-Authorized (forward traffic).
• Force-Unauthorized, the controlled port state is set to
Force-Unauthorized (discard traffic).
• Enable Periodic
Re-authentication
Permits immediate port re-authentication. The Setting Timer button
opens the Setting Timer screen to configure ports for 802.1x
functionality.