Recommended Configuration Procedure; Configuring 802.1X Globally - HP FlexNetwork NJ5000 User Manual

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If local authentication is used, create local user accounts on the access device and specify the
LAN access service for the user accounts. For more information, see

Recommended configuration procedure

Step

Configuring 802.1X globally

1.
Configuring 802.1X on a port
2.
Configuring 802.1X globally
From the navigation tree, select Authentication > 802.1X.
1.
The 802.1X page appears.
Figure 273 Configuring 802.1X
In the 802.1X Configuration area, select Enable 802.1X.
2.
Select an authentication method from the Authentication Method list.
3.
Authentication Method list
CHAP—Sets the access device to perform EAP termination and use CHAP to communicate
with the RADIUS server.
PAP—Sets the access device to perform EAP termination and use PAP to communicate
with the RADIUS server.
EAP—Sets the access device to relay EAP packets, and supports any of the EAP
authentication methods to communicate with the RADIUS server.
When you configure EAP relay or EAP termination, consider the following factors:
Remarks
Required.
This function enables 802.1X authentication globally. It also
configures the authentication method and advanced parameters.By
default, 802.1X authentication is disabled globally.
Required.
This function enables 802.1X authentication on the specified port
and configures 802.1X parameters for the port.By default, 802.1X
authentication is disabled on a port.
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"Configuring users."