DCFM Enterprise User Manual (53-1001775-01, June 2010)

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802.1x authentication

802.1x is a standard authentication protocol that defines a client-server-based access control and

authentication protocol. 802.1x restricts unknown or unauthorized clients from connecting to a

LAN through publicly accessible ports.

NOTE

802.1x is not supported for internal ports.

A switch must be enabled for 802.1x authentication before you configure its parameters. See

“Setting 802.1x parameters for a switch” for more information.

Enabling 802.1x authentication

802.1x authentication is enabled or disabled globally on the switch using the Edit Switch dialog

box.

1. Select Configure > Switch > CEE from the menu bar.

The CEE Configuration dialog box displays, showing the status of all CEE-related hardware and

functions.

2. Select a switch and click Edit.

3. Click the 802.1x tab on the Edit Switch dialog box.

The Enable 802.1x dialog box displays.

4. Click the Enable 802.1x check box to enable 802.1x authentication, and click OK.

The 802.1x dialog box displays.

5. Configure the 802.1x parameters, which are described in “Setting 802.1x parameters for a

switch” on page 461.

6. Click OK.

The CEE Confirmation and Status dialog box displays.

7. Review the changes carefully before you accept them.

8. Click Start to apply the changes, or click Close to abort the operation.