Configuring Portal-Based Authentication; Default Portal-Based Authentication Configuration - Cisco Catalyst 2928 Software Configuration Manual

Configuring Portal-Based Authentication

Figure 11-1
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When a user requests network access via a wired or wireless client, they see a prompt asking for a
username and password. Based on the credentials supplied, the third-party system provides the
appropriate level of authentication and tracks accounting data.
Configuring Portal-Based Authentication
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Default Portal-Based Authentication Configuration

Portal-based authentication is disabled by default.
Catalyst 2928 Switch Software Configuration Guide
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Catalyst 2928 Switches in a Network Access Control Deployment
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Wired Client Wired Client
Default Portal-Based Authentication Configuration, page 11-2
Enabling Portal-Based Authentication on the Switch, page 11-3
Enabling Portal-Based Authentication on an Interface, page 11-4
Configuring the Switch-to-RADIUS-Server Communication, page 11-4
Chapter 11
Third Party Device
Portal Server + RADIUS Server +
DHCP Server + Policy Server +
Accounting + Billing Information
Core
Layer
Switch
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Access Point
Configuring Portal-Based Authentication
Cisco Wireless
Services Module
Access Point
Wireless Client
Wireless Client
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