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GS700AT Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Managing Security 6-11
v1.0, October 2008
802.1X Configuration
The Advanced 802.1X Configuration screen allows network managers to configure network
authentication parameters. In addition, the Guest VLAN option is enabled from the Advanced
802.1X configuration screen.
To define the 802.1X configuration:
1. Click Security > Port Authentication > Advanced > 802.1X configuration. The Advanced
802.1X Configuration screen displays:
The Advanced 802.1X Configuration screen contains the following fields:
• Port Based Authentication State – Enable port-based authentication on the device. The
possible field values are:
– Disable – Disable port-based authentication on the device.
– Enable – Enable port-based authentication on the device.
• Authentication Method – Enter the authentication method used for port authentication.
The possible field values are:
– RADIUS, None – Port authentication is first attempted through the RADIUS server. If
the RADIUS server is inaccessible or not defined, then no authentication method
(None) is used and the session is permitted.
– RADIUS – Port authentication is through the RADIUS server.
– None – No authentication method is used to authenticate the port.
• Guest VLAN – Enter whether the Guest VLAN is enabled on the device. The possible
field values are:
– Disable – Disable Guest VLAN on the device. This is the default value.
Figure 6-7