Configuring 802.1X Port-Based Authentication - Cisco Small Business RV220W Administration Manual

Configuring Security
Configuring 802. 1 x Port-Based Authentication

Configuring 802.1x Port-Based Authentication

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Use the Security > 802. 1 x Configuration page to specify the settings for port-
based authentication. A port-based network access control uses the physical
access characteristics of IEEE 802 LAN infrastructures in order to provide a means
of authenticating and authorizing devices attached to a LAN port that has point-to-
point connection characteristics. It also prevents access to that port in cases
where the authentication fails. It provides an authentication mechanism to devices
trying to connect to a LAN. The Cisco RV220W acts as a supplicant in the 802. 1 x
authentication system.
To open this page: In the navigation tree, choose Security > 802.1x
Configuration.
Enter these settings:
• 802.1x—Check the Enable box to configure a port as an 802. 1 x supplicant.
• Select LAN (Local Network) Port—Select the LAN port that should be
configured as an 802. 1 x supplicant.
• Username—Enter the username sent by the Cisco RV220W to the
authenticator for authentication. The username and password are the
credentials sent to the authenticating server (the device running 802. 1 X in an
authenticator role; for example, a Cisco Catalyst switch).
• Password—Enter the password sent by the Cisco RV220W to the
authenticator for authentication.
Click Save to save your settings, or click Cancel to reload the page with the
current settings.
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