Netgear M5300-52G3 Web Management User Guide - Page 387

ProSafe M5300 Switch • Supplicants - Specifies the host connected to the authenticated port requesting access to the system services. • Authentication Server - Specifies the external server, for example, the RADIUS server that performs the authentication on behalf of the authenticator, and indicates whether the user is authorized to access system services. From the Port Authentication link, you can access the following pages: • Basic on page 387 • Advanced on page 389 Basic From the Basic link, you can access the following pages: • 802.1X Configuration on page 387 802.1X Configuration Use the 802.1X Configuration page to enable or disable port access control on the system. To display the 802.1X Configuration page, click Security  Port Authentication  Basic  802.1X Configuration. 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. Managing Device Security 387