Configuring 802.1X Port Authentication - Edge-Core ECS4810-12M Layer 2 Management Manual

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Configuring 802.1X Port Authentication

The maximum address count is effective when port security is enabled

or disabled.

Current MAC Count – The number of MAC addresses currently

associated with this interface.

MAC Filter – Shows if MAC address filtering has been set under

Security > Network Access (Configure MAC Filter) as described on

MAC Filter ID – The identifier for a MAC address filter.

Last Intrusion MAC – The last unauthorized MAC address detected.

Last Time Detected Intrusion MAC – The last time an unauthorized

MAC address was detected.

To configure port security:

Click Security, Port Security.

Mark the check box in the Security Status column to enable security,

set the action to take when an invalid address is detected on a port,

and set the maximum number of MAC addresses allowed on the port.

Click Apply.

Figure 213: Configuring Port Security

UTHENTICATION

Network switches can provide open and easy access to network resources

by simply attaching a client PC. Although this automatic configuration and

access is a desirable feature, it also allows unauthorized personnel to easily

intrude and possibly gain access to sensitive network data.

The IEEE 802.1X (dot1X) standard defines a port-based access control

procedure that prevents unauthorized access to a network by requiring

users to first submit credentials for authentication. Access to all switch

ports in a network can be centrally controlled from a server, which means

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