Netgear FS728TLP Web Management User Guide - Page 166

ProSAFE FS526Tv2, FS726Tv2, and FS728TLP Smart Switches Field Description Operating Control Mode The actual control mode or actual port authorization state in which the port operates, which can differ from the configured control mode: • Auto. The port automatically detects the control mode through authentication exchanges between the supplicant, authenticator, and authentication server. • ForceAuthorized. The port functions in the authorized state. The port sends and receives normal traffic without client port-based authentication. • ForceUnauthorized. The port functions in the unauthorized state. The smart switch cannot provide authentication services to a client through the port. Reauthentication Enabled Indicates whether reauthentication is enabled on the port: • true. Reauthentication is enabled. • false. Reauthentication is disabled. Port Status The authorization status of the port, which depends on the configured control mode: • Authorized. The port functions in the authorized state. The port sends and receives normal traffic without client port-based authentication. • Unauthorized. The port functions in the unauthorized state. The smart switch cannot provide authentication services to a client through the port. 2. (Optional) Click the Refresh button. The screen refreshes to display the most current data. Configure Traffic Control As part of traffic control, you can configure various network security measures: • Storm control. Protect the network by specifying which packet type is allowed on a port and at what rate the packets can be transmitted from the port. For more information, see Configure Storm Control on page 166. • Port security. Protect the network by locking a port or LAG and specifying that the port can forward only packets from particular source MAC addresses. For more information, see Configure Port Security on page 169. • Protected ports. Protect the network by configuring a port as protected, preventing the port from forwarding traffic to other protected ports on the smart switch. For more information, see Configure Protected Ports on page 175. Configure Storm Control A single port that transmits an excessive number of broadcast messages simultaneously across the network causes a condition that is referred to as a broadcast storm. Forwarded message responses can overload network resources, cause the network to time out, or do both. Manage RADIUS and Port Authentication and Traffic Control 166