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Configuring 802.1x 802.1x Configuration
1)  In the Authentication Dot1x Method section, select an existing RADIUS server group 
for authentication from the Pri1 drop-down list and click Apply.
2)  In the Accounting Dot1x Method section, select an existing RADIUS server group for 
accounting from the Pri1 drop-down list and click Apply.
2.1.2  Configuring 802.1x Globally
Choose the menu SECURITY > 802.1x > Global Config to load the following page.
Figure 2-6 Global Config
Follow these steps to configure 802.1x global parameters:
1)  In the Global Config section, configure the following parameters.
802.1x Enable or disable 802.1x globally.
Auth Protocol Select the 802.1x authentication protocol.
PAP: The  802.1x authentication system uses EAP packets to exchange 
information between the switch and the client. The transmission of EAP (Extensible 
Authentication Protocol) packets is terminated at the switch and the EAP packets 
are converted to other protocol (such as RADIUS) packets, and transmitted to the 
authentication server.
EAP: The 802.1x authentication system uses EAP packets to exchange information 
between the switch and the client. The EAP packets with authentication data are 
encapsulated in the advanced protocol (such as RADIUS) packets, and transmitted 
to the authentication server.
Accounting Enable or disable 802.1x accounting feature.
Handshake Enable or disable the Handshake feature. The Handshake feature is used to detect 
the connection status between the TP-Link 802.1x Client and the switch. Please 
disable Handshake feature if you are using other client softwares instead of TP-
Link 802.1x Client.