Gsm-2108/Gsm-1008Sfp - Waters Network Systems GSM2108 Operating Manual

802.1X Mode:
802.1X operation mode. There are two options, including Disable and Multihost mode. Default
is Disable.
The chosen port acts as a plain port, which means 802.1X port access control does not work
on the port.
In multihost mode, the devices connected to this port can access the network, once a
supplicant is authorized.
Function name:
Port Security Management
Function description:
Displays each port status. In multihost mode, the port number and its status, authorized or
unauthorized are displayed.
Parameter description:
Disable Mode:
If Disable mode is selected for a port, in the function 802.1X Port Mode Configuration, the port
is in the uncontrolled port state and does not apply the 802.1X authenticator. Any node attached
to this port can access the network without the admittance of 802.1X authenticator. The Port
Status will display the following screen.
Port Number:
The port number to be chosen to show its 802.1X Port Status. The valid number is Port 1 – 8.
Port Status:
The current 802.1X status of the port. In Disable mode, this field is Disabled.
802.1X with Multihost mode:
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Disable
802.1X with multihost
Figure 5.56 – 802.1X Mode Setting
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