Specifications

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Chapter 5
To configure 802.1x, navigate to
Configuration > Security > Authentication
Methods > 802.1x
as shown in the figure below.
FIGURE 5-18 802.1x Configuration
To enable 802.1x authentication with minimal configuration:
1. Click the “Enable Authentication” checkbox.
2. Select a default role.
3. Add an authentication server.
Available configuration parameters are:
Default Role – If a client authenticates using 802.1x, and the authentication
server does not provide role information, the default role will be given to the
client.
Enable authentication – Enables or disables 802.1x authentication.
Authentication Server Timeout – Specifies the delay period between
authentication retries. The value can be between 1-65535 seconds. The
default is 30 seconds.
Client Response Timeout – Sets the period between each identity request
sent to the supplicant by the authenticator. The ID request is sent when a
client associates or reassociates with an AP or when the reauthentication time
expires. The value can be between 1-65535 seconds. The default is 30
seconds.