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
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