Nortel Networks 1000ASE-XD Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 1 BayStack 420 Switch 35
Using the BayStack 420 10/100/1000 Switch
Security
The BayStack 420 Switch security features provide two levels of security for your
local area network (LAN):
RADIUS-based securitylimits administrative access to the switch through
user authentication
MAC address-based securitylimits access to the switch based on allowed
source MAC addresses
Figure 5 shows a typical campus configuration using the BayStack 420 Switch
security features. This example assumes that the switch, the teachers offices and
classrooms, and the library are physically secured. The student dormitory may (or
may not be) physically secure.
Figure 5 BayStack 420 Switch security feature
Library
Teachers offices
and classrooms
To Network
Center
= Secure locked area
Legend
Student Dormitory
Switch
RADIUS-based
security
BS45077B
RADIUS server