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Chapter 6: Web-Based Browser Management
Figure 6-66.
Port Authentication
1. Interface: From the “Interface” drop-down list, choose the port to set port-based authentication.
2. Authentication State: From the “Authentication State” drop-down list, choose “Enable” or “Disable” to enable or disable
authentication state.
3. Port Control: From the “Port Control” drop-down list, choose “Auto,” “Force Authorized,” or “Force Unauthorized” to force a
port state. “Auto” specifies to enable authentication on port. “Force Authorized” specifies to force a port to always be in an
authorized state. “Force Unauthorized” specifies to force a port to always be in an unauthorized state.
4. Periodic Reauthentication: From the “Periodic Reauthentication” drop-down list, choose “Enable” or “Disable” to enable or
disable periodic reauthentication.
5. Reauthentication Period <1-4294967295>: Click in the “Reauthentication Period” textbox and specify the seconds between
reauthorization attempts. The default time is 3600 seconds.
6. Update Setting: Click on the “Update Setting” button when you finish port-based authentication setting.