TP-Link JetStream L2 User Manual

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Control Type:
Specify the Control Type for the port.
• MAC Based: Any client connected to the port should pass the
802.1X Authentication for access.
• Port Based: All the clients connected to the port can access
the network on the condition that any one of the clients has
passed the 802.1X Authentication.
Authorized:
Displays the authentication status of the port.
LAG:
Displays the LAG to which the port belongs to.
Configuration Procedure:
Step Operation Description
1
Install the 802.1X client
software.
Required. For the client computers, you are required to
install the TP-LINK 802.1X Client provided on the CD. Please
refer to the software guide in the same directory with the
software for more information
.
2 Configure the 802.1X globally.
Required. By default, the global 802.1X function is
disabled. On the Network Security→802.1X→Global
Config page, configure the 802.1X function globally.
3
Configure the 802.1X for the
port.
Required. On the Network Security→802.1X→Port
Config
page, configure the 802.1X feature for the port of
the switch basing on the actual network.
4 C
onnect an authentication
server to the switch and do
some configuration.
Required. Record the information of the client in the LAN
to the authentication server and configure the
corresponding authentication username and password for
the client.
5 Enable the
AAA function
globally.
Required. On the Network Security→AAA→Global
Conifg page, enable the AAA function globally.
6
Configure the parameters of
the authentication server.
Required. On the Network Security→AAA→RADIUS
Conifg page, configure the parameters of the RADIUS
server.
Note:
1. The 802.1X function takes effect only when it is enabled globally on the switch and for the port.
2. The 802.1X function cannot be enabled for LAG member ports. That is, the port with 802.1X
function enabled cannot be added to the LAG.
3. The 802.1X function should not be enabled for the port connected to the authentication server.
13.7 AAA

Overview
AAA stands for authentication, authorization and accounting. This feature is used to authenticate
users trying to log in to the switch or trying to access the administrative level privilege.

TP-Link JetStream L2 Specifications

General

Brand	TP-Link
Model	JetStream L2
Category	Switch
Language	English