beautypg.com

10 802.1x client configuration – Interlogix GE-DSSG-244-POE User Manual User Manual

Page 205

background image

IFS NS3601-24P/4S GE-DSSG-244 and 244-POE User Manual

203

Set the Ports Authenticate Status to “Force Authorized” if the port is connected to the RADIUS
server or the port is an uplink port that is connected to another switch. Or once the 802.1X stat to
work, the switch might not be able to access the RADIUS server.


4.11.10 802.1X Client Configuration

Windows XP supports 802.1X. Previously released operating systems (windows 98SE, ME, 2000), an 802.1X client utility is needed.
The following procedures show how to configure 802.1X Authentication in Windows XP.
Please note that if you want to change the 802.1x authentication type of a wireless client, i.e. switch to EAP-TLS from EAP-MD5,
you must remove the current existing wireless network from your preferred connection first, and add it in again.

„

Configure Sample: EAP-MD5 Authentication

1. Go

to

Start

> Control Panel, double-click on “Network Connections”.

2. Right-click on the Local Network Connection.

3. Click

Properties” to open up the Properties setting window.

Figure 4-11-18

4. Select

Authentication” tab.

5. Select

Enable network access control using IEEE 802.1X” to enable 802.1x authentication.

6. Select

MD-5 Challenge” from the drop-down list box for EAP type.

This manual is related to the following products: