Alcatel OmniSwitch 6800 Series Network Configuration Manual page 339

Configuring Authenticated VLANs
Web browser client. Any standard Web browser may be used (Netscape or Internet Explorer). An IP
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address is required prior to authentication. See
more information about Web browser clients.
Authenticated VLANs—At least one authenticated VLAN must be configured. See
Authenticated VLANs" on page
Authentication port—At least one mobile port must be configured on the switch as an authentication
port. This is the physical port through which authentication clients are attached to the switch. See
uring Authenticated Ports" on page 18-28
DHCP Server—A DHCP server can provide IP addresses to clients prior to authentication. After authen-
tication, any client can obtain an IP address in an authenticated VLAN to which the client is allowed
access. A relay to the server must be set up on the switch. See
page 18-29.
Authentication agent in the switch—Authentication is enabled when the server(s) and the server author-
ity mode is specified on the switch. See
These components are described in more detail in the next sections.
OmniSwitch 6800 Series Network Configuration Guide
"Web Browser Authentication Client" on page 18-7
18-26.
"Configuring the Server Authority Mode" on page
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Authenticated Network Overview
"Configuring
"Setting Up the DHCP Server" on
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"Config-
18-32.
page 18-3