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Initialize port(s) for port based 802.1x – D-Link DES-3250TG User Manual

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D-Link DES-3250TG Standalone Layer 2 Switch

From and To

Ports being configured for 802.1x
settings.

Capability

Two role choices can be selected:

Authenticator

− A user must pass the

authentication process to gain access to
the network.

None

− The port is not controlled by the

802.1x functions.

Initialize Port(s) for Port Based 802.1x

Existing 802.1x port settings are displayed and can be configured using the window below.

Click Initialize Port(s) on the PAE Access Entity folder on the Configuration menu to open the Initialize Port window:

Figure 7- 68. Initialize Port for Port Based 802.1x window

This window allows you to initialize a port or group of ports. The Initialize Port Table in the bottom half of the window
displays the current status of the port(s) once you have clicked Apply.

This window displays the following information:

Parameter

Description

Port

The port number.

MAC Address

The MAC address of the switch where
the port resides.

Auth PAE State

The Authenticator PAE State will display
one of the following: Initialize,
Disconnected,

Connecting,

Authenticating, Authenticated, Aborting,
Held, ForceAuth, ForceUnauth, and N/A.

Backend_State

The Backend Authentication State will
display one of the following: Request,
Response, Success, Fail, Timeout, Idle,
Initialize, and N/A.

Oper Dir

The Operational Controlled Directions
are both and in.

PortStatus

The status of the controlled port can be
authorized, unauthorized, or N/A.

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