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Chapter 18 Port Authentication
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authentication request to a RADIUS server. The RADIUS server validates whether this client is
allowed access to the port.
Figure 90 IEEE 802.1x Authentication Process
18.2 Port Authentication Configuration
To enable port authentication, first activate the port authentication method (both on the Switch and
the port(s)) then configure the RADIUS server settings in the Auth and Acct > Radius Server
Setup screen.
Click Advanced Application > Port Authentication in the navigation panel to display the screen
as shown.
Figure 91 Advanced Application > Port Authentication
New Connection
Access Request
Authentication Reply
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8
9
Challenge Response
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6
Session Granted/Denied
Login Credentials
Identity Request
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2
Authentication Request
Access Challenge
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5
Challenge Request