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Chapter 5: Using the Web-based Utility for Configuration
Security Tab - 802.1x Port Conf. (Configuration)
16- or 24-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch with WebView
TX Period. This is the number of seconds the Switch waits for a response to an EAP request/identity frame,
before resending the request.
Supplicant Timeout. This is the number of seconds that the Switch waits before EAP requests are resent to the
client.
Server Timeout. This is the number of seconds that the Switch waits before it resends a request to the RADIUS
server.
Max Request. This is the total number of EAP requests sent. If a response is not received in time, the
authentication process is restarted.
Reauthentication Period. This is the number of seconds that the Switch waits before initiating the
reauthentication process.
Reauthentication Enabled. True indicates that reauthentication is automatic, while false indicates that
reauthentication is manual.
To modify the settings for an 802.1x port, click the port’s pencil icon. On the new screen that appears, you can
modify the port settings.
Port Access Entity. This is the port name.
Controlled Port Control. Select forceAuthorized if you want traffic to be forwarded. Select forceUnauthorized
if you want traffic to be discarded. Select Auto if you want the controlled port state set by the authentication
method.
Quiet Period. Enter the number of seconds the Switch remains in the quiet state after an authentication
exchange has failed.
TX Period. Enter the number of seconds the Switch waits for a response to an EAP request/identity frame, before
resending the request.
Supplicant Timeout. Enter the number of seconds that the Switch waits before EAP requests are resent to the
client.
Server Timeout. Enter the number of seconds that the Switch waits before it resends a request to the RADIUS
server.
Max Request. Enter the total number of EAP requests sent. If a response is not received in time, the
authentication process is restarted.
Figure 5-26: 802.1x Port Configuration - Change Settings