TP-Link T1700G-28TQ User Manual page 228

Accounting Key:
Note:
1. The 802.1X function takes effect only when it is enabled globally on the switch and for the port.
2. The 802.1X function cannot be enabled for LAG member ports. That is, the port with 802.1X
function enabled cannot be added to the LAG.
3. The 802.1X function should not be enabled for the port connected to the authentication server.
In addition, the authentication parameters of the switch and the authentication server should
be the same.
Configuration Procedure:
Step Operation
1 Connect an authentication
server to the switch and do
some configuration.
2 Install the 802.1X client
software.
3 Configure the
globally.
4 Configure the parameters of
the authentication server
5 Configure the 802.1X for the
port.
Set the shared password for the switch and the accounting
servers to exchange messages.
Description
Required. Record the information of the client in the LAN to
the authentication server and configure the corresponding
authentication username and password for the client.
Required. For the client computers, you are required to
install the TP-LINK 802.1X Client provided on the CD.
Please refer to the software guide in the same directory with
the software for more information.
802.1X Required. By default, the global 802.1X function is disabled.
On the Network Security→802.1X→Global Config page,
configure the 802.1X function globally.
Required. On the Network Security→802.1X→RADIUS
Config page, configure the parameters of the server.
Required. On the Network Security→802.1X→Port
Config page, configure the 802.1X feature for the port of
the switch basing on the actual network.
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