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Wired 802.1x Configuration
802.1X is an IEEE standard for media-level (Layer 2) access control, providing the capability to
permit or deny connectivity based on user or device identity. 802.1X allows port based access
using authentication. An 802.1X enabled port can be dynamically enabled or disabled depending
on user identity or device connection.
Before authentication, the endpoint is unknown, and traffic is blocked. Upon authentication, the
endpoint is known and traffic is allowed. The controller or service platform uses source MAC
filtering to ensure only the authenticated endpoint is allowed to send traffic.
To configure a device’s wired 802.1x configuration:
1. Select the Configuration tab from the Web UI.
2. Select Devices from the Configuration tab.
The Device Configuration screen displays a list of managed devices or peer controllers, service
platforms or Access Points.
3. Select a device (by double-clicking it) from amongst those displayed within the Device
Configuration screen.
Devices can also be selected directly from the Device Browser in the lower, left-hand, side of
the UI.
4. Select Wired 802.1x from the Device menu options.
FIGURE 22 Device Wired 802.1x screen