Advantech EKI-7428G Series User Manual page 106

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4.7.6 802.1x
The 802.1x function provides port-based authentication to prevent unauthorized devices
(clients) from gaining access to the network.
802.1x Settings
The 802.1x Settings page allows you to set the state (enabled or disabled) for the selected
IP server address, port, accounting port and associated password, including a
reauthentication period.
To access this page, click Security > 802.1x > 802.1x Settings.
The following table describes the items in the previous figure.
Table 4-63. Security > 802.1x > 802.1x Settings
Item
State
Server IP
Server Port
Accounting Port
Security Key
Reauth Period
Apply
The ensuing table for 802.1x Information settings are informational only: 802.1x State,
Server IP, Server Port, Accounting Port, Security Key and Reauth Period.
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Figure 4-65. Security > 802.1x > 802.1x Settings
Click Enabled or Disabled to set up 802.1x Setting function.
Enter the IP address of the local server providing authentication function.
Enter the port number (1 to 65535) assigned to the listed Server IP.
Enter the port number (1 to 65535) assigned to the listed server IP
configured to provide authorization and authentication for network access.
Enter the variable to define the network security key used in authentication.
Enter the variable in seconds to define the period of time between
authentication attempts.
Click Apply to save the values and update the screen.
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