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Chapter 18 Port Authentication
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18.2.2 Activate MAC Authentication
Use this screen to activate MAC authentication. In the Port Authentication
screen click MAC Authentication to display the configuration screen as shown.
Figure 91 Advanced Application > Port Authentication > MAC Authentication
Reauthenticati
on
Specify if a subscriber has to periodically re-enter his or her username
and password to stay connected to the port.
Reauthenticati
on Timer
Specify how often a client has to re-enter his or her username and
password to stay connected to the port.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes to the Switch’s run-time memory. The
Switch loses these changes if it is turned off or loses power, so use the
Save link on the top navigation panel to save your changes to the non-
volatile memory when you are done configuring.
Cancel Click Cancel to begin configuring this screen afresh.
Table 41 Advanced Application > Port Authentication > 802.1x (continued)
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