Setting the 802.1x operational mode
About this task
Use the following procedure to set or change the operational mode.
Before you begin
The DOT1X configuration parameter must be set to "0" or "1" for the deskphone to support 802.1X
pass-thru and the DOT1XSTAT configuration parameter must be set to "1" or "2" for the
deskphone to support supplicant operation.
Procedure
1. Enter the local procedure (Craft) screen using the password as explained earlier.
2. Select 802.1X option from the screen.
The following parameters are listed:
• DOT1X (802.1X Pass-Thru Mode)
• DOT1XSTAT (802.1X Supplicant Mode)
two settings shown represent the text strings associated with the current configuration
parameter values of DOT1X (802.1X Pass-Thru Mode) and DOT1XSTAT (802.1X
Supplicant Mode)
3. Select the option you want to change and press the Change softkey or the navigation
arrows to cycle through the settings.
• For the Pass-thru mode:
- "On" if DOT1X = 0
- "On & proxy logoff" if DOT1X = 1
- "Off" if DOT1X = 2
• For the Supplicant:
- "Off" if DOT1XSTAT = 0
- "On" if DOT1XSTAT = 1
- "On with multicast" if DOT1XSTAT = 2
4. Press Save to store the new setting.
The deskphone restarts if you make any change to the 802.1X data.
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