Netgear GS728TPP GS728TP/GS728TPP/GS752TP Software Administration Manual - Page 181

GS752TP, GS728TP, and GS728TPP Gigabit Smart Switches Select Security  Port Authentication  Advanced  Port Summary. The following screen displays: Table 25 describes the fields on the Port Summary screen. Table 25. 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 set only 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. Indicates the control mode under which the port is actually operating. The 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 181