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4.9.2.2 802.1X Setting

This page allows you to configure the IEEE 802.1X authentication system.

The IEEE 802.1X standard defines a port-based access control procedure that prevents unauthorized access to a network by

requiring users to first submit credentials for authentication. One or more central servers, the backend servers, determine

whether the user is allowed access to the network. These backend (RADIUS) servers are configured on the "Security→802.1X

Access Control→802.1X Setting" page. The IEEE802.1X standard defines port-based operation, but non-standard variants

overcome security limitations as shall be explored below.

The 802.1X Setting and Information screens in

Figure 4-9-7

&

Figure 4-9-8

appear.

Figure 4-9-7:

802.1X Setting Page Screenshot

The page includes the following fields:

Object

Description

Enable or disable the 802.1x function and default is disable.

802.1X

Button

: Click to apply changes.

Figure 4-9-8:

802.1X Information Page Screenshot

The page includes the following fields:

Object

Description

Display the current 802.1X state.

802.1X

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