TP-Link T1600G-18TS Jetstream Smart Switches User Guide - Page 665

Configuring 802.1x 802.1x Configuration 2) In the Accounting Dot1x Method section, select an existing RADIUS server group for accounting from the Pri1 drop-down list and click Apply. 2.1.2 Configuring 802.1x Globally Choose the menu SECURITY > 802.1x > Global Config to load the following page. Figure 2-6 Global Config Follow these steps to configure 802.1x global parameters: 1) In the Global Config section, configure the following parameters. 802.1x Enable or disable 802.1x globally. Auth Protocol Select the 802.1x authentication protocol. PAP: The 802.1x authentication system uses EAP packets to exchange information between the switch and the client. The transmission of EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) packets is terminated at the switch and the EAP packets are converted to other protocol (such as RADIUS) packets, and transmitted to the authentication server. EAP: The 802.1x authentication system uses EAP packets to exchange information between the switch and the client. The EAP packets with authentication data are encapsulated in the advanced protocol (such as RADIUS) packets, and transmitted to the authentication server. Accounting Enable or disable 802.1x accounting feature. Handshake Enable or disable the Handshake feature. The Handshake feature is used to detect the connection status between the TP-Link 802.1x Client and the switch. Please disable Handshake feature if you are using other client softwares instead of TPLink 802.1x Client. User Guide 640