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Chapter 18 Port Authentication

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client connecting to a port on the Switch along with a password configured
specifically for MAC authentication on the Switch.

Figure 85 MAC Authentication Process

18.2 Port Authentication Configuration

To enable port authentication, first activate the port authentication method(s) you
want to use (both on the Switch and the port(s)), then configure the RADIUS
server settings in the AAA > Radius Server Setup screen.

To activate a port authentication method, click Advanced Application > Port
Authentication
in the navigation panel. Select a port authentication method in
the screen that appears.

Figure 86 Advanced Application > Port Authentication

New Connection

Authentication Request

Authentication Reply

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Session Granted/Denied