GS108T Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
5-12 Configuring QoS and Security
v1.0, December 2007
– RADIUS. Specifies that port authentication occurs through the RADIUS server.
– None. Specifies that no authentication method is used to authenticate the port.
• Guest VLAN: Specifies whether a guest VLAN is enabled on the device. At least one
VLAN must exist to select one of the following radio buttons:
– Disable. Specifies that a guest VLAN cannot be used for unauthorized ports. This is
the default value.
– Enable. Specifies that a guest VLAN can be used for unauthorized ports. If a guest
VLAN is enabled, the unauthorized port automatically joins the VLAN selected in the
VLAN List field.
• VLAN List. Specifies a VLAN. Select an existing VLAN for the guest VLAN from the
drop-down list.
• Forward DOT1x EAPOL. When the port-based authentication state is disabled, you can
enable or disable flooding EAPOL. Select one of the following radio buttons:
– Disable. Specifies that EAPOL flooding is disabled. This is the default value.
– Enable. Specifies that EAPOL flooding is enabled.
3. Click Apply to confirm any settings changes to the 802.1x configuration.
4. Under Port Settings, you can make changes to the port authentication setting for an individual
port, for a group of ports, or for all ports simultaneously:
• To change the port authentication setting for an individual port, select the check box to the
left of its port number, and then select the authentication status.
• To change the port authentication setting for a group of ports, select the check boxes to the
left of their port numbers, and then select the authentication status.
• To change the port authentication setting for all ports simultaneously, select the check box
at the top of the column of check boxes, and then select the authentication status.
The following port authentication settings are displayed. Only the Status field is configurable:
• Port. Shows the port number.
• Status. Specifies whether port authentication is enabled or disabled for the port. The
possible field values are:
Note: You can also enter the interface number (that is, the port number) in the GO
TO INTERFACE field, and then click GO.