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4.7.3.2 802.1x Port Configuration

The Port Authentication function establishes security between ports.
The page includes the following fields:
Object
• Enable 802.1X
• Status
• Client MAC
Address
• Authorization
Figure 4-7-8 802.1X port configuration
Description
Enables or disables 802.1X function.
Enables or disables port authentication.
• Enabled checked means these ports should be authorized by a RADIUS server to
forward traffic. No traffic is forwarded if it is unauthorized.
• Otherwise, no authentication process is required for those ports; all traffic could be
forwarded normally.
Displays the last client in the MAC address who send out the EAPOL control frame of
the port.
Displays the authentication status of an enabled port.
• In Progress: Indicates that the authentication is still in progress. Traffic is not
forwarded before authentication is verified.
• N/A: means no authentication required.
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