Configuring Port Based Authentication - Dell PowerConnect 5316M User Manual

Advanced Port Based Authentication also enables VLAN based authentication. Specific VLANs in
the switch module are always available, even if specific ports attached to the VLAN are
unauthorized. For example, Voice over IP does not require authentication, while data traffic
requires authentication. VLANs for which authorization is not required can be defined.
Unauthenticated VLANs are available to users, even if the ports attached to the VLAN are defined
as authorized.
Advanced Port Based Authentication is implemented in the following modes:
• Single Host Mode — Enables only the authorized host to access the port.
• Multiple Host Mode — Enables multiple hosts to be attached to a single port. Only one host
must be authorized for all hosts to access the network. If the host authentication fails or an
EAPOL-logoff message is received, all attached clients are denied network access.

Configuring Port Based Authentication

The Port Based Authentication page contains fields for configuring port based authentication. To
open the Port Based Authentication page, click Switch → Network Security → Port Based
Authentication.
NOTE:
Figure 7-75. Port Based Authentication
Port Based Authentication State — Permits port based authentication on the switch module. The
possible field values are:
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Configuring Switch Module Information
This feature may be effected on internal ports.