Configuring Device Security; Defining Port Authentication Properties - NETGEAR FS728TS User Manual

Configuring Device Security

This section contains information for managing both storm control and port security and includes the following topics:
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Enabling Storm Control
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Port Security

Defining Port Authentication Properties

The Port Authentication Properties Page allows network managers to configure network authentication parameters. In addition, Guest VLANs are
enabled from the Properties Page. This section includes the following sections:
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Defining Port Authentication
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Viewing EAP Statistics (Extensible Authentication Protocol)
To define the port authentication properties:
1. Click Security > Port Authentication > Properties. The Port Authentication Properties Page opens.
The Port Authentication Properties Page contains the following fields:
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Port-based Authentication State — Indicates if Port Authentication is enabled on the device. The possible field values are:
Enable — Enables port-based authentication on the device.
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Disable — Disables port-based authentication on the device.
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Authentication Method — Specifies the authentication method used for port authentication. The possible field values are:
None — Indicates that no authentication method is used to authenticate the port.
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Figure 5 - 8: Port Authentication Properties Page
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