3com 2226-SFP User Manual
Security
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Configure
The following parameters are available:
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Max Retries – Sets the number of retries of sending
authentication requests.
authentication requests.
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Timeout – Sets the interval between sending
authentication requests.
authentication requests.
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IP Address – The IP address of the RADIUS server.
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UDP port – The RADIUS server UDP port used for
authentication messages.
authentication messages.
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Key – Sets the RADIUS encryption key.
A primary RADIUS server IP address must be specified
for the Switch to implement IEEE 802.1X security. A
secondary RADIUS server may also be specified as a
backup should the primary server fail or become
inaccessible.
for the Switch to implement IEEE 802.1X security. A
secondary RADIUS server may also be specified as a
backup should the primary server fail or become
inaccessible.
After you have filled in the parameters, click Apply to
save your changes.
save your changes.
Figure 62 RADIUS Client Configure Screen
802.1X Settings
The IEEE 802.1X standard defines a port-based access
control procedure that prevents unauthorized access to
a network by requiring users to first submit credentials
for authentication.
control procedure that prevents unauthorized access to
a network by requiring users to first submit credentials
for authentication.
The 802.1X settings menu includes two tabs:
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Summary
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Setup