Configuring 802.1X Globally - TP-Link T1600G-18TS Configuration Manual

Configuring Network Security

6.1.2 Configuring 802.1X Globally

Choose the menu Network Security > 802.1X > Global Config to load the following page.
Figure 6-7 Global Config
Follow these steps to configure 802.1X global parameters:
1) In the Global Config section, enable 802.1X globally and click Apply.
Auth Method
Handshake
Select the 802.1X authentication method.
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.
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.
802.1X Configuration
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