802.1X Configuration - D-Link DES-3326SRM - Switch - Stackable Product Manual

D-Link DES-3326S Layer 3 Switch

802.1X Configuration

The DES-3326S implements the server-side of the IEEE 802.1x Port-based Network Access Control. This mechanism is
intended to allow only authorized users, or other network devices, access to network resources by establishing criteria for each
port on the switch that a user or network device must meet before allowing that port to forward or receive frames.
IEEE 802.1X operation must be enabled on the switch before it will function. It will necessary to determine the whether to
port-based or MAC-based 802.1x authorization (see below).
802.1X State
To use 802.1x on the switch, choose the type of authorization to use and click the Apply button.
Figure 14- 17. 802.1X State
Port-based Authorization means that ports configured for 802.1x function (see 802.1X Port Settings) are initialized based on
the port number only and subject to any authorization parameters as configured.
MAC-based Authorization means that ports configured for 802.1x function (see 802.1X Port Settings) are initialized based on
port number and MAC address, then subject to any authorization parameters configured. Additional configuration is required
to list the MAC address in the authorization list and to specify the port from which request is made (see Initialize Ports below).
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