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 Chapter 18 Port Authentication
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client connecting to a port on the Switch along with a password configured 
specifically for MAC authentication on the Switch.     
Figure 79   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 80   Advanced Application > Port Authentication 
  New Connection
    
Authentication Request
Authentication Reply
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Session Granted/Denied