Configuring 802.1X Port-Based Authentication - Cisco RV120W Administration Manual

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• Retries—The number of retries for the Cisco RV120W to re-authenticate
with the RADIUS server. If the number of retries is exceeded, authentication
of this device with the RADIUS server has failed.
To configure a connection with a RADIUS server:
In the RADIUS Server Table, click Add.
In the Authentication Server IP Address field, enter the IP address of the
authenticating RADIUS Server.
In the Authentication Port field, enter the port number on which the RADIUS server
sends traffic.
In the Secret field, enter the shared key that allows the Cisco RV120W 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 RV120W re-
authenticates with the RADIUS server.
In the Retries field, enter the number of retries for the Cisco RV120W 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 RV120W 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.
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