TP-Link T2600G-18TSTL-SG3216 T2600G-18TSUN V1 Configuration Guide - Page 802

Configuring Network Security 802.1X Configuration 10.1.2 Configuring 802.1X Globally Choose the menu Network Security > 802.1X > Global Config to load the following page. Figure 10-7 Global Config Follow these steps to configure 802.1X global parameters: 1) In the Global Config section, enable 802.1X globally and click Apply. Auth Method Select the 802.1X authentication method. PAP: The 802.1X authentication system uses EAP packets to exchange information between the switch and the client. The transmission of EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) packets is terminated at the switch and the EAP packets are converted to other protocol (such as RADIUS) packets, and transmitted to the authentication server. EAP: The 802.1X authentication system uses EAP packets to exchange information between the switch and the client. The EAP packets with authentication data are encapsulated in the advanced protocol (such as RADIUS) packets, and transmitted to the authentication server. Handshake Enable or disable the Handshake feature. The Handshake feature is used to detect the connection status between the TP-Link 802.1X Client and the switch. Please disable Handshake feature if you are using other client softwares instead of TPLink 802.1X Client. Configuration Guide 772