Modifying 8021X Security
The Port Authentication Settings Page contains the following fields:
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Port — Indicates the port on which port-based authentication is enabled.
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User Name — Displays the user name.
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Current Port Control — Displays the current port authorization state.
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Admin Port Control — Displays the admin port authorization state. The possible field values
are:
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Auto — Enables port-based authentication on the device. The interface moves between
an authorized or unauthorized state based on the authentication exchange between the
device and the client.
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ForceAuthorized — Indicates the interface is in an authorized state without being
authenticated. The interface re-sends and receives normal traffic without client port-
based authentication.
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ForceUnauthorized — Denies the selected interface system access by moving the
interface into unauthorized state. The device cannot provide authentication services to
the client through the interface.
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Enable Guest VLAN — Specifies whether the Guest VLAN is enabled on the device. The
possible field values are:
Chapter 5: Configuring Device Security
Defining 802.1x
SFE1000P Gigabit Ethernet Switch Reference Guide
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