Netgear GSM7228PS ProSafe Managed Switch Web Management User Manual - Page 469

ProSafe® Gigabit L3 Managed Stackable Switches Software Administration Manual To configure global 802.1X settings: 1. Select the appropriate radio button in the Port Based Authentication State field to enable or disable 802.1X administrative mode on the switch. • Enable. Port-based authentication is permitted on the switch. Note: If 802.1X is enabled, authentication is performed by a RADIUS server. This means the primary authentication method must be RADIUS. To set the method, go to Security > Management Security > Authentication List and select RADIUS as method 1 for defaultList. For more information, see "Authentication List Configuration" on page 6-443. • Disable - The switch does not check for 802.1X authentication before allowing traffic on any ports, even if the ports are configured to allow only authenticated users. Default value. 2. Use VLAN Assignment Mode to select one of options for VLAN Assignment mode: enable and disable. The default value is disable. 3. Use Users to select the user name that will use the selected login list for 802.1x port security. 4. Use Login to select the login to apply to the specified user. All configured logins are displayed. Table 6-92. Field Authentication List Description Displays the authentication list which is used by 802.1X. Chapter 6. Managing Device Security | 469