Configuring Port Based Authentication - Dell PowerConnect 3424 User Manual

Configuring Port Based Authentication

The Port Based Authentication page allows network managers to configure port based
authentication. To open the Port Based Authentication page, click Switch → Network Security →
Port Based Authentication.
Figure 7-1. Port Based Authentication
The Port Based Authentication page contains the following fields:
Port Based Authentication State — Permits port based authentication on the device. The possible
field values are:
Enable — Enables port based authentication on the device.
Disable — Disables port based authentication on the device.
Authentication Method — Indicates the Authentication method used. The possible field values are:
None — Indicates that no authentication method is used to authenticate the port.
RADIUS — Indicates that port authentication is performed via RADIUS server.
RADIUS, None — Indicates that port authentication is performed first via the RADIUS
server. If the port is not authenticated, then no authentication method is used, and the
session is permitted.
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