Configuring 802.1X Port-Based Authentication - Cisco RV 120W Administration Manual

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In the Secret field, enter the shared key that allows the Cisco RV 120W to
authenticate with the RADIUS server. This key must match the key configured on
the RADIUS server. The single quote, double quote, and space characters are not
allowed in this field.
In the Timeout field, enter the timeout interval after which the Cisco RV 120W re-
authenticates with the RADIUS server.
In the Retries field, enter the number of retries for the Cisco RV 120W to re-
authenticate with the RADIUS server.
Click Save.

Configuring 802.1x Port-Based Authentication

A port-based network access control uses the physical access characteristics of
IEEE 802 LAN infrastructures in order to provide a means of authenticating and
authorizing devices attached to a LAN port that has point-to-point connection
characteristics. It also prevents access to that port in cases where the
authentication fails. It provides an authentication mechanism to devices trying to
connect to a LAN. The Cisco RV 120W acts as a supplicant in the 802. 1 x
authentication system.
To configure 802. 1 x Authentication:
Choose Security > 802. 1 x Configuration.
Check the Enable box to configure a port as an 802. 1 x supplicant.
Select the LAN port that should be configured as an 802. 1 x supplicant.
Enter the username and password sent by the Cisco RV 120W to the authenticator
for authentication. The username and password are the credentials sent to the
authenticating server (the device running 802. 1 X in an authenticator role; for
example, a Cisco Catalyst switch).
Press Save.
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