2 802.1x port configuration – PLANET WGSW-48000 User Manual

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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.

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