Port Authentication - NETGEAR GS748AT - ProSafe Gigabit Smart Switch Administration Manual

Port Authentication

The Port Authentication menu contains the following options:
• "Basic"
• "Advanced"
Basic
The Port Authentication Basic menu contains the following option:
• "802.1X Configuration"
802.1X Configuration
The Basic 802.1X Configuration screen allows network managers to configure network
authentication parameters. In addition, the Guest VLAN option is enabled from the Basic 802.1X
Configuration screen.
To define the 802.1X configuration:
1. Click Security > Port Authentication > Basic > 802.1X Configuration. The Basic 802.1X
Configuration screen displays:
Figure 6-6
The Basic 802.1X Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Port Based Authentication State – Select whether port-based authentication is enabled
or disabled on the device. The possible field values are:
– Disable – Disable port-based authentication on the device.
– Enable – Enable port-based authentication on the device.
Managing Security
GS700AT Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
v1.0, October 2008
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