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and network access is not granted.

When a client logs off, it sends an EAPOL-logoff message, causing the switch port to transition to the unauthorized state.

If the link state of a port transitions from up to down, or if an EAPOL-logoff frame is received, the port returns to the unauthorized

state.

4.4.1 Port Access Control

4.4.1.1 Port Access Control Configuration

This page is to Enable/Disable the port access control administrative mode.

Administrative Mode -

This selector lists the two options for administrative mode: enable and disable. The default

value is disabled.

Figure 4-4-1

Port Access Control Configuration

4.4.1.2 Port Access Control Port Configuration

Port -

Selects the port to be configured. When the selection is changed, a screen refresh will occur causing all

fields to be updated for the newly selected port. All physical interfaces are valid.

Control Mode -

This selector lists the options for control mode. The control mode is only set if the link status of the

port is link up. The options are:

¾

force unauthorized:

The authenticator port access entity (PAE) unconditionally sets the controlled port to

unauthorized

¾

force authorized:

The authenticator PAE unconditionally sets the controlled port to authorized.

¾

auto:

The authenticator PAE sets the controlled port mode to reflect the outcome of the authentication

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