Network Security
802.1x Settings
SPS208G/SPS224G4/SPS2024 Service Provider Switches User Guide 118
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• Authentication Method — Defines the port’s authentication method. The
possible field values are:
-
802.1x Only —
Authentication on this port is based on 802.1x frames
only. MAC addresses are ignored.
-
MAC Only —
Authentication on this port is based on MAC addresses
only. 802.1x frames are ignored.
-
MAC & 802.1x—
Authentication on this port based on both MAC
addresses and 802.1x frames.
NOTE When the device sends a MAC address as the 802.1x user name or password to a
RADIUS server, the characters “:” and “-” are not forwarded to the RADIUS server.
Avoid defining the corresponding MAC address with “:” and “-” in the RADIUS
server.
STEP 2 Define the relevant fields.
STEP 3 Click Setting Timer. The
Setting Timer Screen
opens, in which users configure
ports for 802.1x functionality.
Figure 52 Setting Timer Screen
The Setting Timer button opens the
Setting Timer
Screen
to configure ports for
802.1x functionality.
The
Setting Timer Screen
contains the following fields:
• Unit No. — Indicates the stacking member being managed.
• Port — Indicates the interface.