DES-3550 Layer 2
Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
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To set up the Switch’s 802.1x port-based authentication, select which ports are to be
configured in the
From
and
To
fields. Next, enable the ports by selecting
Authenticator
from
the drop-down menu under
Capability
. Click
Apply
to make your change take effect.
Configure the following 802.1x capability settings:
Parameter
Description
From
and
To
Ports being configured for 802.1x settings.
Capability
Two role choices can be selected:
Authenticator
−
A user must pass the authentication process to gain access
to the network.
None
−
The port is not controlled by the 802.1x functions.
Initializing Ports
Existing 802.1x port settings are displayed and can be configured using the window below.
Click
Initialize Port(s)
on the
PAE Access Entity
folder on the
Configuration
menu to open
the
802.1x Port Initial
window:
Figure 6- 61. 802.1x Port Initial and Port Authentication state window
This window allows you to initialize a port or group of ports. The
Initialize Port Table
in the
bottom half of the window displays the current status of the port(s) once you have clicked
Apply
.
This window displays the following information:
Parameter
Description
