3Com 8760 User Guide - Page 173

Using the Command Line Interface Command Function Mode 802.1x-supplicant enable Enables the access point to operate as a 802.1X GC supplicant 802.1x-supplicant user Sets the supplicant user name and password for the GC access point show authentication Shows all 802.1X authentication settings, as well as the Exec address filter table Page 5-74 5-74 5-74 802.1x This command configures 802.1X as optionally supported or as required for wireless clients. Use the no form to disable 802.1X support. Syntax 802.1x no 802.1x • supported - Authenticates clients that initiate the 802.1X authentication process. Uses standard 802.11 authentication for all others. • required - Requires 802.1X authentication for all clients. Default Setting Disabled Command Mode Global Configuration Command Usage • When 802.1X is disabled, the access point does not support 802.1X authentication for any station. After successful 802.11 association, each client is allowed to access the network. • When 802.1X is supported, the access point supports 802.1X authentication only for clients initiating the 802.1X authentication process (i.e., the access point does NOT initiate 802.1X authentication). For stations initiating 802.1X, only those stations successfully authenticated are allowed to access the network. For those stations not initiating 802.1X, access to the network is allowed after successful 802.11 association. 5-71