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8.1 Configuring 802.1x
IEEE 802.1x is the authentication standard designated by IEEE about user accessing network, and is a
type of network access control protocol based on port. Therefore, the exact 802.1x authentication
function must be configured on the device port, and for the user device which is accessed through
the port can have control on the access on network source through authentication.
Step 1
Click
Step 2
Click
Step 3
Select from Port Status.
The status includes Auto, Force unAuthorized, and Force Authorized.
Parameter
Auto
Force unAuthorized
Force authorized
Click OK.
Step 4
8 Authentication
next to Mode.
next to the Mode to enable NAS (Network Attached Storage).
Figure 8-1 Configure 802.1x
Table 8-1 Description of 802.1x
Description
The port automatically configure status according to the
authentication results.
● The port is always in an unauthorized status, and users are not
allowed to authenticate.
● The device does not provide authentication services for users
that access through this port.
The port is always in the authorized status, and users are allowed to
access network resources without authentication.
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