Specifications

Authentication Server Configuration 345
Chapter 16
Configuring Stateful 802.1x for Third Party
Access Points
This feature allows the switch to intercept communications between
third-party APs and the authentication server so that it can learn the username
and apply appropriate role and traffic policies. This assumes that the Alcatel
switch is located in the datapath between the AP and the authentication
server.
Configure Stateful 802.1x by navigating to Configuration > Security >
Authentication Methods > Stateful 802.1x
.
The following options and parameters may be configured with Web UI.
Authentication Enabled Check or uncheck this box to enable or
disable stateful 802.1x authentication.
Default Role Use this pull-down menu to select the
default role for the client when
authenticated. This role is assigned if the
authentication server does not provide role
information.
Request/Response
Timeout
Specifies the maximum wait time for a
response from the RADIUS server after
seeing a RADIUS request from the AP.
Authentication Servers Use the Add button to create ordered list
of authentication servers.