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DXS-3600 Series Layer 3 Managed 10Gigabit Ethernet Switch Web UI Reference Guide
Authenticator
The Authenticator (the Switch) is an intermediary between the Authentication Server and the Client. The
Authenticator serves two purposes when utilizing the 802.1X function. The first purpose is to request
certification information from the Client through EAPOL packets, which is the only information allowed to
pass through the Authenticator before access is granted to the Client. The second purpose of the
Authenticator is to verify the information gathered from the Client with the Authentication Server, and to
then relay that information back to the Client.
Three steps must be implemented on the Switch to properly configure the Authenticator.
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The 802.1X State must be Enabled. (Security > 802.1X > 802.1X Global Settings)
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The 802.1X settings must be implemented by port (Security > 802.1X > 802.1X Port Settings)
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A RADIUS server must be configured on the Switch. (Security > RADIUS > RADIUS Server
Settings)
Client
The Client is simply the end station that wishes to gain access to the LAN or switch services. All end
stations must be running software that is compliant with the 802.1X protocol. For users running windows
Figure 9-6 The Authentication Server
Figure 9-7 The Authenticator
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