8-Port Gigabit (PoE+) Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Switch with (2 SFP or 2 Copper Ports and)
Cloud Management
Manage Device Security User Manual334
Configure port authentication
With port-based authentication, when 802.1X is enabled globally and on the port, successful
authentication of any one supplicant attached to the port results in all users being able to use
the port without restrictions. At any time, only one supplicant is allowed to attempt
authentication on a port in this mode. Ports in this mode are under bidirectional control. This
is the default authentication mode.
An 802.1X network includes three components:
• Authenticator. The port that is authenticated before access to system services is
permitted.
• Supplicant. The host that is connected to the authenticated port requesting access to the
system services.
• Authentication Server. The external server, for example, the RADIUS server that
performs the authentication on behalf of the authenticator, and indicates whether the
supplicant is authorized to access system services.
Configure the global 802.1X settings
You can configure global port access control settings on the switch.
To globally enable the 802.1X features:
1. Connect your computer to the same network as the switch.
You can use a WiFi or wired connection to connect your computer to the network, or
connect directly to a switch that is off-network using an Ethernet cable.
2. Launch a web browser.
3. In the address field of your web browser, enter the IP address of the switch.
If you do not know the IP address of the switch, see Access the switch on-network and
connected to the Internet on page 19 or Access the switch off-network on page 30.
The login page displays.
If the NETGEAR Business page displays, see Register and access the switch with your
NETGEAR account on page 34.
4. Enter one of the following passwords:
• After registration, enter the local device password.
By default, the local device password is password.
• If you previously managed the switch through the Insight app or Cloud portal, enter
the Insight network password for the last Insight network location.
For information about the credentials, see Credentials for the local browser interface on
page 32.
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