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Chapter 18 Port Authentication
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on the source MAC address of the client connecting to a port on the Switch along with a password 
configured specifically for MAC authentication on the Switch.     
Figure 75   
MAC Authentication Process 
18.2  Port Authentication Configuration 
To enable port authentication, first activate the port authentication method(s) you want to use 
(both on the Switch and the port(s)), then configure the RADIUS server settings in the AAA > 
Radius Server Setup 
screen. 
To activate a port authentication method, click Advanced Application > Port Authentication in 
the navigation panel. Select a port authentication method in the screen that appears.
Figure 76   
Advanced Application > Port Authentication 
  New Connection
    
Authentication Request
Authentication Reply
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Session Granted/Denied