Netgear GS716Tv2 GS716Tv2/GS724Tv3 Software Admin Manual - Page 155

GS716Tv2 and GS724Tv3 Software Administration Manual 1. Click Security  Port Authentication  Advanced  Port Summary in the navigation menu. Figure 5-17 Table 5-19. Port Summary Fields Field Port Control Mode Operating Control Mode Description The port whose settings are displayed in the current table row. Defines the port authorization state. The control mode is only set if the link status of the port is link up. The possible field values are: • Auto: Automatically detects the mode of the interface. • Force Authorized: Places the interface into an authorized state without being authenticated. The interface sends and receives normal traffic without client port-based authentication. • Force Unauthorized: Denies the selected interface system access by moving the interface into unauthorized state. The switch cannot provide authentication services to the client through the interface. This field indicates the control mode under which the port is actually operating. Possible values are: • ForceUnauthorized • ForceAuthorized • Auto • N/A: If the port is in detached state it cannot participate in port access control. Managing Device Security v1.0, July 2009 5-29