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4.7.3.2 802.1x Port Configuration
The Port Authentication function establishes security between ports.
Figure 4-7-8 802.1X port configuration
The page includes the following fields:
Object Description
• Enable 802.1X Enables or disables 802.1X function.
• Status Enables or disables port authentication.
• Enabled checked means these ports should be authorized by a RADIUS server to
forward traffic. No traffic is forwarded if it is unauthorized.
• Otherwise, no authentication process is required for those ports; all traffic could be
forwarded normally.
• Client MAC
Address
Displays the last client in the MAC address who send out the EAPOL control frame of
the port.
• Authorization Displays the authentication status of an enabled port.
• In Progress: Indicates that the authentication is still in progress. Traffic is not
forwarded before authentication is verified.
• N/A: means no authentication required.