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Configuring 802.1X Port Authentication
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◆ Identity Profile Password – The dot1x supplicant password used to
identify this switch as a supplicant when responding to an MD5
challenge from the authenticator. (Range: 1-8 characters)
◆ Confirm Profile Password – This field is used to confirm the dot1x
supplicant password.
◆ Default – Sets all configurable 802.1X global and port settings to their
default values.
WEB INTERFACE
To configure global settings for 802.1X:
1. Click Security, Port Authentication.
2. Select Configure Global from the Step list.
3. Enable 802.1X globally for the switch, and configure EAPOL Pass
Through if required. Then set the user name and password to use when
the switch responds an MD5 challenge from the authentication server.
4. Click Apply
Figure 211: Configuring Global Settings for 802.1X Port Authentication
CONFIGURING
PORT AUTHENTICATOR
SETTINGS FOR 802.1X
Use the Security > Port Authentication (Configure Interface –
Authenticator) page to configure 802.1X port settings for the switch as the
local authenticator. When 802.1X is enabled, you need to configure the
parameters for the authentication process that runs between the client and
the switch (i.e., authenticator), as well as the client identity lookup process
that runs between the switch and authentication server.
CLI REFERENCES
â—† "802.1X Port Authentication" on page 840