Security: 802.1X Authentication
Overview
362 Cisco 350, 350X and 550X Series Managed Switches, Firmware Release 2.4, ver 0.4
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Common Tasks
Workflow 1: To enable 802.1x authentication on a port:
STEP 1 Click Security > 802.1X Authentication > Properties to globally enable 802.1x 
authentication.
STEP  2 Enable Port-based Authentication.
STEP  3 Select the Authentication Method.
STEP  4 Click Apply, and the Running Configuration file is updated.
STEP  5 Click Security > 802.1X Authentication > Host and Session.
STEP  6 Select the required port and click Edit.
STEP  7 Set the Host Authentication mode. 
STEP  8 Click Apply, and the Running Configuration file is updated.
STEP  9 Click Security > 802.1X Authentication > Port Authentication.
STEP  10 Select a port, and click Edit.
STEP  11 Set the Administrative Port Control field to Auto.
STEP  12 Define the authentication methods.
STEP  13 Click Apply, and the Running Configuration file is updated.
Workflow 2: To configure traps
STEP 1 Click Security > 802.1X Authentication > Properties.
STEP  2 Select the required traps.
STEP  3 Click Apply, and the Running Configuration file is updated.
Workflow 3: To configure 802.1x-based, MAC-based authentication or Web-based 
authentication
STEP 1 Click Security > 802.1X Authentication > Port Authentication.
STEP  2 Select the required port and click Edit.
STEP  3 Enter the fields required for the port.
The fields in this page are described in Port Authentication.