Settings - Planet Networking & Communication WGSD-1022 User Manual

4.9.4 802.1x settings
Port based authentication enables authenticating system users on a per-port basis via an external
server. Only authenticated and approved system users can transmit and receive data. Ports are
authenticated via the RADIUS server using the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). Refer to
figure 4-42.
The Page contains the following fields:
• Enable 802.1x
• Port#
• Status Port Control
• Enable Periodic
Re-authentication
Figure 4-42 802.1x setting screen
Place a checkmark in the check box to enable 802.1x, authentication
Indicates the port name
This specifies the port authorization state. The possible field values
are as follows:
• Force-Authorized, the controlled port state is set to
Force-Authorized (forward traffic).
• Force-Unauthorized, the controlled port state is set to
Force-Unauthorized (discard traffic).
Permits immediate port re-authentication. The Setting Timer button
opens the Setting Timer screen to configure ports for 802.1x
functionality.