MANAGING SWITCH
93
4.7.6 802.1x
The 802.1x function provides port-based authentication to prevent unauthorized devices
(clients) from gaining access to the network.
802.1x Settings
The 802.1x Settings page allows you to set the state (enabled or disabled) for the selected
IP server address, port, accounting port and associated password, including a
reauthentication period.
To access this page, click Security > 802.1x > 802.1x Settings.
Figure 4-65. Security > 802.1x > 802.1x Settings
The following table describes the items in the previous figure.
The ensuing table for 802.1x Information settings are informational only: 802.1x State,
Server IP, Server Port, Accounting Port, Security Key and Reauth Period.
Table 4-63. Security > 802.1x > 802.1x Settings
Item Description
State Click Enabled or Disabled to set up 802.1x Setting function.
Server IP Enter the IP address of the local server providing authentication function.
Server Port Enter the port number (1 to 65535) assigned to the listed Server IP.
Accounting Port Enter the port number (1 to 65535) assigned to the listed server IP
configured to provide authorization and authentication for network access.
Security Key Enter the variable to define the network security key used in authentication.
Reauth Period Enter the variable in seconds to define the period of time between
authentication attempts.
Apply Click Apply to save the values and update the screen.