8-Port Gigabit (PoE+) Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Switch with (2 SFP or 2 Copper Ports and)
Cloud Management
Manage Device Security User Manual340
802.1X on the selected interface is reset to the initialization state. Traffic sent to and from
the port is blocked during the authentication process. This button is available only if the
control mode is auto. When you click this button, the action is immediate. You do not
need to click the Apply button for the action to occur.
Restart the 802.1X authentication process on a port
To restart the 802.1X authentication process on a port:
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.
5. Click the Login button.
The System Information page displays.
6. Select Security > Port Authentication > Advanced > Port Authentication.
The Port Authentication page displays.
7. Select the check box for the port.
8. Click the Reauthenticate button.
The selected port is forced to restart the authentication process.This button is available only
if the control mode is auto. If the button is not selectable, it is grayed out. When you click
this button, the action is immediate. You do not need to click the Apply button for the
action to occur.