Defining 802.1X Port Authentication - Cisco SF200-24 Administration Manual
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Configuring Security
Configuring 802. 1 X
STEP 3
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STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Cisco Small Business 200 1. 1 Series Smart Switch Administration Guide
Click Apply. The 802. 1 X properties are modified, and the Running Configuration
file is updated.
Defining 802.1X Port Authentication
The Port Authentication page enables configuration of 802. 1 X parameters for
each port. Since some of the configuration changes are only possible while the
port is in
Force Authorized
that you change the port control to
When the configuration is complete, return the port control to its previous state.
A port with 802. 1 x defined on it cannot become a member of a LAG.
To define 802. 1 X authentication:
Click Security > 802.1X > Port Authentication. The Port Authentication page
displays.
This page displays authentication settings for all ports.
Select a port, and click Edit. The Edit Port Authentication page displays.
Enter the parameters.
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Interface—Select a port.
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User Name—Displays the username of the port.
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Current Port Control—Displays the current port authorization state. If the
state is Authorized, the port is either authenticated or the Administrative
Port Control is Force Authorized. Conversely, if the state is Unauthorized,
then the port is either not authenticated or the Administrative Port Control is
Force Unauthorized.
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Administrative Port Control—Select the Administrative Port Authorization
state. The options are:
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Force Unauthorized—Denies the interface access by moving the
interface into the unauthorized state. The switch does not provide
authentication services to the client through the interface.
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Auto—Enables port-based authentication and authorization on the
switch. The interface moves between an authorized or unauthorized
state based on the authentication exchange between the switch and the
client.
state, such as host authentication, it is recommended
Force Authorized
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before making changes.
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