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XS712T Smart Switch
Port Authentication
In port-based authentication mode, when 802.1X is enabled globally and on the port,
successful authentication of any one supplicant attached to the port results in all users being
able to use the port without restrictions. At any given time, only one supplicant is allowed to
attempt authentication on a port in this mode. Ports in this mode are under bidirectional
control. This is the default authentication mode.
The 802.1X network has three components:
• Authentica
tors. Specifies the port that is authenticated before permitting system access.
• Supplica
nts. Specifies the host connected to the authenticated port requesting access to
the system services.
• Authentica
tion Server. Specifies the external server, for example, the RADIUS server
that performs the authentication on behalf of the authenticator, and indicates whether the
user is authorized to access system services.
The Port Authentication links described in the following sections.
• 802.1X Configuration
• Port Authentication
• Port Summary
802.1X Configuration
Use the 802.1X Configuration screen to enable or disable port access control on the system.
To configure global 802.1X settings:
1. Select Security
Port Authentication Basic 802.1X Configuration.
2. Specify the Port Based Authentication State mode on the switch.
The default setting is Disable.
• Enable.
Port-based authentication is permitted on the switch.